WoW Timewalking Events: Rotation, Rewards, Mounts
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live weekly event
WoW Timewalking rotates every week between past expansions (TBC, WotLK, Cata, MoP, WoD, Legion, BFA, Shadowlands), scaling your character down to the expansion’s level cap while scaling rewards up to current — complete the weekly 5-boss Timewalking quest from Dornogal for a rotation Great Vault slot, and farm legacy mounts and transmog at modern reward item levels. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Blizzard — WoW Timewalking.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Can’t queue Timewalking | Character below level 71 or wrong week | Check event calendar; some weeks are off-rotation |
| Reward item level too low | Weekly quest not completed yet | Finish 5 bosses of this week’s TW campaign |
| Don’t see Timewalking Badge | Classic currency in Shadowlands+ | Badge replaced by direct item/gold drops |
| Can’t find TW vendor | Vendors in each expansion’s capital | Check ? in Adventure Guide |
| Weekly reward missed | Must complete during event week | Watch next rotation |
| Dungeon kick lock | Random group standard rules apply | Wait out kick timer; requeue |
Timewalking rotation (2026)
- Timewalking runs roughly every other week for one expansion — rotation includes TBC → WotLK → Cata → MoP → WoD → Legion → BFA → Shadowlands.
- Each event lasts 7 days (Tuesday to Monday).
- Some weeks skip Timewalking entirely for seasonal events (Darkmoon Faire, Hallow’s End).
- Check in-game calendar: Social → Calendar → upcoming week shows the TW icon.
How to queue
- Reach level 71 (previously 70, bumped with War Within).
- Open Group Finder (
I) → Dungeons → Timewalking tab (visible only during event week). - Queue solo or with a group.
- Complete any 5 Timewalking dungeons during the event week for the Chromie Prisms / Timewarped quest reward.
- Collect drops from each boss — gear scales up to current endgame level.
Rewards per TW type
| Reward type | How to earn |
|---|---|
| Scaled-up endgame gear | Each boss has a chance to drop gear at current-item-level + 5-10 |
| Weekly quest reward | Complete 5 TW dungeons this week → quest turn-in at Dornogal → 1 Great Vault slot + box of current gear |
| Legacy mounts | From specific legacy bosses — e.g., Attumen, Infinite Timereaver (rare secret boss drop) |
| Transmog | Full legacy gear sets drop; faster path to collect missed sets |
| Timewarped Badges | Currency to buy legacy mounts/toys/transmog from TW vendors |
| Achievements | Dungeon completion achievements tied to each expansion |
Boss-drop legacy mounts worth farming
- Infinite Timereaver: Ultra-rare drop from the final boss of any Timewalking dungeon (~0.05%).
- Reins of the Raven Lord: Attumen in Timewalking Karazhan.
- Riding Turtle: Legacy guild vendors / fishing (not TW-specific but part of the farming meta).
- Each TW expansion mount: Buyable with Timewarped Badges from the expansion’s TW vendor.
Timewarped vendors by expansion
| Expansion | Vendor location |
|---|---|
| TBC | Shattrath (Terrace of Light) |
| WotLK | Dalaran (Crystal Vale) |
| Cata | Stormwind Keep / Grommash Hold |
| MoP | Vale of Eternal Blossoms |
| WoD | Stormshield / Warspear |
| Legion | Dalaran above Broken Isles |
| BFA | Boralus / Dazar’alor |
| Shadowlands | Oribos |
If Timewalking isn’t working
- No TW tab in Group Finder? → event isn’t running this week; check calendar.
- Queue stuck 15+ min? → off-peak; dps-only queues can run long. Specs that can heal/tank unlock faster.
- Reward item level lower than expected? → make sure you did the weekly quest, not just one dungeon.
- Legacy mount not dropping? → farm aggressively; Infinite Timereaver is a <1% drop.
- Great Vault missing TW slot? → confirmed 5 TW dungeons completed this week via Quest log?
- Related: WoW Delves guide, Trading Post, Worldsoul Saga, Mythic+ Season.
- Still stuck → Blizzard CS ticket with realm + character + exact issue.
FAQ
What is WoW Timewalking?
Event-week dungeon content that scales your character down to a past expansion’s level cap and runs that expansion’s dungeons at a tuned difficulty, while scaling rewards up to current endgame item levels.
How often does Timewalking run?
Roughly every other week. Each event lasts 7 days (Tuesday to Monday). Rotation covers TBC through Shadowlands. Check the in-game calendar for the current week’s event.
Do I get modern-level rewards?
Yes. Timewalking dungeons drop gear scaled up to current endgame item level (the exact ilvl shifts each expansion). The weekly 5-dungeon quest gives a Great Vault slot.
Where are Timewalking vendors?
In each expansion’s main capital (Shattrath for TBC, Dalaran for WotLK, etc.). See the vendor table above. You spend Timewarped Badges earned from TW dungeons.
Can I earn legacy mounts in Timewalking?
Yes. The Infinite Timereaver is a super-rare drop from the final boss of any TW dungeon (<1%). Each expansion’s normal legacy drops still happen too. Timewarped Badges can also buy expansion-specific mounts.
Do I need a group?
No — solo queue works. Group Finder matches you with other players. You can also queue as a 5-stack with friends.
Does Timewalking have Mythic+ difficulty?
No. Timewalking is one tuned difficulty per event. Separate from Mythic+ keystones.
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