WoW Seeds of Renewal Patch 10.2.5. Outland Cup guide: Races, rewards & more

One of the more outlandish additions to the game in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is Dragonriding races. Now, Blizzard has confirmed the Outland Cup, added as part of the Seeds of Renewal Patch 10.2.5.

Though many may consider it a bit silly, the Outland Cup is a bespoke event that aims to take advantage of the dynamic flying systems present in the latest expansion. It might be more Mario Kart than WoW but there is plenty for players to enjoy and rewards to make it worthwhile.

Taking place between January 18-31, this World Event will task players with racing against the clock, all in the “welcoming” skies of Outland. Even players who haven’t yet unlocked Dragonriding can compete using loaned mounts.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Outland Cup.

Complete Outland Cup guide

Introductory quest and changes

Players can pick up the initial quest by speaking to Lord Andestrasz near the Rostrum of Transformation in Valdrakken. The introductory quest has been changed to require players to complete one complete run of every race in the cup.

Outland Cup Races list

• Auchindoun Coaster
• Blade’s Edge Brawl
• Coilfang Caper
• Eco-Dome Excursion
• Fel Pit Fracas
• Hellfire Hustle
• Razorthorn Rise Rush
• Shadowmoon Slam
• Shattrath City Sashay
• Skettis Scramble
• Telaar Tear
• Tempest Keep Sweep
• Warmaul Wingding

Outland Cup Riders of Azeroth badges & rewards list

The main currency for the event is Riders of Azeroth badge. These can be used to purchase unique rewards from Maztha, who is also available near the Rostrum of Transformation in Valdrakken. Riders of Azeroth badges can be earned in the following ways:

• The initial questline rewards 80 badges upon completion
• Each race completion rewards 1, 2 or 3 badges for Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively. Each race can be completed on Normal, Advanced and Reversed, for a total of 9 badges per race if Gold rank is achieved.

It’s also important to note that this process can be repeated on alts, increasing the potential to earn badges.

In terms of rewards, players are able to purchase new transmogs, Dragonriding customizations and Valdrakken Accord Insignias. Maztha also sells the Manuscript of Endless Possibility, which randomizes the appearance of dragons each time players mount up. The full list is as follows:

• Outlandish Drake Racer set
• Riders of Azeroth tabard
• Ruby Riders of Azeroth tabard
• Valdrakken Accord Insignia
• Winding Slitherdrake: Yellow Scales
• Winding Slitherdrake: Shark Finned Tail
• Winding Slitherdrake: Paired Horns
• Winding Slitherdrake: Horned Brow
• Winding Slitherdrake: Curved Nose Horn
• Winding Slitherdrake: Blonde Hair
• Windborne Velocidrake: Teal Scales
• Windborne Velocidrake: Hooked Snout
• Renewed Proto-Drake: Pronged Tail
• Highland Drake: Curled Back Horns
• Cliffside Wylderdrake: Curled Head Horns

Additionally, players can complete all of the races and earn a Gold rank. This will reward the Outland Racing Completionist achievement, gold, Outland Racer title and the Ruby Riders of Azeroth tabard.

That’s everything there is to know before the event goes live on January 18.