To get the mount many players call the frozen frostwyrm in World of Warcraft, complete the 10-player Glory of the Icecrown Raider achievement. Its reward is the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher; the corresponding 25-player achievement rewards the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher.
There is no commonly recognized WoW mount with the exact official name Frozen Frostwyrm, so the name may be an informal description or refer to a different game. This guide explains the likely WoW mount, the raid achievements you need, how to prepare for Icecrown Citadel, and what to check if the reward does not appear.
How to get frozen frostwyrm in World of Warcraft
If you mean the frostwyrm-style mounts from Icecrown Citadel, you earn one by completing the matching Glory of the Icecrown Raider achievement. Complete the 10-player version for the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher, or the 25-player version for the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher.
These are achievement rewards, not ordinary boss drops. You do not obtain them by repeatedly farming one boss or by buying them from a vendor. The achievement requires you to complete the listed raid achievements in Icecrown Citadel, including challenges tied to individual encounters.
- Travel to Icecrown Citadel in Icecrown, Northrend, in a WoW version where the raid is available.
- Before entering, select the raid size for the achievement you want: 10-player or 25-player.
- Complete the Icecrown Citadel achievements required by the matching Glory of the Icecrown Raider meta-achievement.
- Claim or verify the achievement reward, then check your mount collection.
The name is the main source of confusion. Players may say frozen frostwyrm when describing the appearance, but the official mount names to look for are Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher and Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher.
Which Icecrown Citadel mount should you target?
The two mounts come from related achievements, but the required raid size differs. Choose based on the achievement you plan to complete and the version of WoW you play. Raid settings and legacy content behavior can differ between retail and Classic versions.
| Mount | Achievement route | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher | Glory of the Icecrown Raider, 10-player | Players targeting the 10-player achievement reward |
| Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher | Glory of the Icecrown Raider, 25-player | Players targeting the 25-player achievement reward |
Neither route is simply a normal-versus-heroic choice. The achievement names specify raid size, so selecting a difficulty alone does not tell you which reward you are working toward. Check the achievement in your game before starting and make sure your raid settings match it.
If you want both mounts, plan to complete both achievement versions. Progress on one does not automatically grant the other mount. Some encounter achievements may be easier with a group, even if your character can defeat the old bosses quickly.
Set up the raid before you start
Confirm the achievement and raid size
Open the achievement list and search for the Glory of the Icecrown Raider achievement. Read its requirements in the game client you are using. This gives you the current checklist for that version and helps avoid relying on an old guide that may describe a different client or ruleset.
Set the raid size before entering Icecrown Citadel. In versions that offer raid-size controls, the leader can generally choose the relevant size through the raid difficulty controls. If you are playing with a group, ask the leader to confirm the setting rather than assuming the group is in the right mode.
Practical tip: take a screenshot or keep a written checklist of the required achievements before your run. Several are tied to specific bosses or conditions, and it is easy to defeat a boss without meeting the achievement requirement.
Decide whether to go solo or bring a group
High-level characters may be able to defeat much of this older raid solo in some versions of WoW. That does not mean every achievement is automatically solo-friendly. Some requirements involve timing, multiple targets, assigned roles, or mechanics that are simpler with other players.
If an achievement depends on coordinated actions, bring a small group or plan the encounter carefully rather than assuming high damage will solve it. A group can also help you handle mechanics that require players to split tasks. The exact difficulty depends on your character, specialization, gear, and game version.
Before a full run, check which achievements can be completed in your intended setup. This is especially useful if you are farming the raid alone: a quick boss kill may prevent you from satisfying an achievement condition that needed time or careful handling.
Complete the achievement checklist, not just the raid
Defeating every boss is not the same as completing Glory of the Icecrown Raider. The meta-achievement calls for the specified raid achievements, which include extra conditions for encounters. The achievement tracker is the best in-game reference for the exact requirements in your version.
Use this process for each raid visit:
- Review the remaining criteria. Check the meta-achievement and identify which requirements are still incomplete.
- Read the encounter condition before pulling. Some achievements require a particular action during the fight, not merely a boss kill.
- Tell the group the condition. A short explanation before the encounter can prevent someone from accidentally ending the attempt early.
- Confirm completion afterward. Check that the individual achievement registered before moving on or leaving the instance.
- Return for missed criteria. If a condition failed, note it and plan another attempt rather than assuming the meta-achievement will count the boss kill.
Some achievements may have been earned on earlier visits, depending on the character and achievement system in your version. Verify the tracker instead of repeating completed encounters without checking. This can save time, especially when only a few requirements remain.
What to do if the mount does not appear
First, confirm that the full meta-achievement is complete. Individual boss achievements are not the same as the overall Glory achievement, and completing most of the checklist is not enough to award its mount.
Next, check that you completed the correct raid-size version. The two rewards are attached to different versions of the achievement. If you completed the 10-player route, look for the Icebound Frostbrood Vanquisher; if you completed the 25-player route, look for the Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher.
Then open your mount collection and search by the official mount name. The reward may be added directly to the collection rather than appearing as a physical item in your bags. If it is not listed, review the achievement and make sure it is fully completed on the character or account system used by your game version.
Also consider whether you are playing retail WoW or a Classic version. Achievement availability, raid controls, and reward handling can vary across versions and updates. Use the in-game achievement text as the final check for your current client.
Common mistakes that waste an Icecrown Citadel run
- Searching only for an item called Frozen Frostwyrm. That name is not the usual official name for these WoW rewards. Search for the two Frostbrood Vanquisher mounts instead.
- Choosing the wrong raid size. The 10-player and 25-player meta-achievements award different mounts. Confirm the size before entering.
- Assuming a boss kill completes its achievement. Many raid achievements require an extra condition. Read it before the encounter begins.
- Leaving without checking progress. Verify each criterion while you are still planning the run. It is easier to notice a missed condition before moving on.
- Expecting a boss drop. These mounts are tied to the meta-achievements, so repeatedly defeating a single boss will not replace the required checklist.
- Following an outdated walkthrough without checking your client. The raid and achievement may behave differently across game versions. Compare instructions with the achievement text shown in your game.
The most useful time-saving habit is to verify the size and achievement conditions before the first pull. That small check can prevent a full clear from producing no progress toward the mount you actually want.
Can you farm the mount more than once?
The reward is tied to achievement completion rather than a chance-based boss drop. If the relevant achievement is already complete, repeating the raid does not provide a fresh roll for the same achievement reward. Check your achievement and collection before scheduling another run.
If you have completed one version but want the other mount, check the separate 10-player and 25-player achievement entries. The other mount requires its own matching achievement route. Make sure you are pursuing the still-uncompleted version rather than repeating the one that already awarded its reward.
For a returning player, the shortest route is usually to inspect the achievement tracker first, identify the missing criteria, and build a run around those requirements. That is more efficient than treating the raid as a simple boss-farming circuit.
For the WoW mount commonly described as a frozen frostwyrm, target the official Frostbrood Vanquisher achievement rewards. The 10-player Glory of the Icecrown Raider awards the Icebound mount, while the 25-player version awards the Bloodbathed mount.
Before your next run, check the achievement tracker, choose the matching raid size, and note every unfinished encounter condition. That simple preparation is the clearest next step toward earning the mount.