You’re flying over the shifting sands of Uldum, or maybe you’re hanging out in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, and suddenly you see it. It looks like a giant, floating eyeball surrounded by twitching tentacles and a golden, ornate frame. It’s creepy. It’s bizarre. Honestly, it’s one of the most distinct mounts Blizzard has ever put into World of Warcraft. This is the All Seeing Eye WoW players spent weeks obsessing over during the Battle for Azeroth expansion, specifically in Patch 8.3, Visions of N’Zoth.
Finding it isn't about luck. It’s about patience.
Most people think you can just farm a random rare and hope for the best, but the All Seeing Eye of N'Zoth (the actual item name for the mount) is tied to a specific rare spawn named The Gaze of N'Zoth. If you’ve spent any time in the endgame zones of BfA, you know the drill with these invasions. Things change. One day it's the Black Empire invading, the next it’s the Amathet or the Aqir. To get this mount, you have to wait for the specific moment when the Black Empire is actually assaulting the zone.
No assault? No mount. Simple as that.
Why the All Seeing Eye WoW Mount is So Polarizing
Blizzard has a habit of making mounts that are just "horse but with different armor" or "dragon but a different color." The All Seeing Eye is a total departure from that. It’s a jellyfish-style mount, which means it uses the same animations as the Hivemind or the Fathom Dweller.
Some people hate the way it swims through the air. It’s jittery. It feels... wet. But that’s exactly why collectors want it. In a game filled with shining knights on gryphons, riding a literal piece of an Old God’s anatomy is a flex. It says you survived the madness of Ny'alotha. It says you stood in the void and didn't blink.
Actually, the mount itself does blink. Frequently. It's unsettling.
The Drop Rate Reality
Let's talk numbers because the community is always arguing about this. According to data from Wowhead and Rarity trackers, the drop rate for the All Seeing Eye of N'Zoth is roughly 2% to 3%.
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That sounds low. It is low.
But compared to the 0.1% drops from world bosses like Sha of Anger (back before the drop rate buffs), it's actually quite obtainable. The real bottleneck isn't the percentage chance; it's the spawn timer and the rotation. The Gaze of N'Zoth doesn't just sit there waiting for you. It’s a rare spawn that only appears during the Black Empire Invasions in either Uldum or the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
If the zone is currently being invaded by the Mantid or the Mogu, you can kill rares until your fingers bleed, but you aren't getting that eye. You have to check your map. Look for the giant purple eye icon indicating the Black Empire's presence.
Tracking Down The Gaze of N'Zoth
The mob you’re looking for is a giant flying eye. Appropriately named, right?
The Gaze of N'Zoth has several spawn points, and he’s a bit of a wanderer. In Uldum, he often hangs out near the Obelisk of the Sun or wandering the desert south of Ramkahen. In the Vale, check the areas near the Gate of the Setting Sun.
He has a lot of health. Even at level 70 or 80 in modern expansions, he’s not a "one-shot" boss because he has scaling mechanics and certain phases where he’ll try to disorient you. If you’re soloing him on a legacy character, you’ll be fine, but don't expect him to die as fast as a Level 10 boar.
The "Hidden" Requirements
There’s a lot of misinformation about whether you need to have your Ashjra'kamas, Shroud of Resolve (the legendary cloak) equipped to see the drop.
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Technically? No.
The loot table is independent of the cloak.
However, being in those zones during a Black Empire invasion without the cloak is a nightmare because of the sanity drain and the constant environmental hazards. You’re basically playing the game on "Hard Mode" for no reason. Just wear the cloak. It makes the farm much less tilting. Plus, if you're a completionist, you probably already have it sitting in your bank gathering dust. Dig it out.
The Lore Behind the Eye
Why are we riding a giant eye anyway?
N’Zoth was the Corruptor. His whole aesthetic was based on surveillance, madness, and the idea that he was always watching. When you mount the All Seeing Eye WoW offers, you are essentially riding a manifestation of his will. Lore-wise, it’s a bit weird. Why would a champion of Azeroth ride a piece of the entity that almost unmade the world?
Well, players have been riding Ragnaros’s fire hawks and the Lich King’s horse for years. We take trophies. The eye is the ultimate trophy from the N’Zoth era. It represents the "gift" of N’Zoth, much like the N'lyeth, Sliver of N'Zoth toy that allowed players to turn hostile to their own faction.
It’s worth noting that the mount was added as part of the "filler" content before Shadowlands, but it has aged surprisingly well. The textures are high-resolution compared to the blocky mounts of the Mists of Pandaria era.
Is it still farmable in 2026?
Yes. Absolutely.
Old expansions never truly die in WoW. In fact, farming the All Seeing Eye is easier now than it was during BfA. You don't need a 40-man raid group to take down the Gaze. You can just park an alt in Uldum, check the invasion status, and log in twice a week to see if the rare is up.
One thing to keep in mind: the "Invasion" cycles on a fixed timer.
- Black Empire Invasion: Lasts for 1 full week.
- Minor Invasions: There are two of these per week, changing every 3.5 days.
The All Seeing Eye only drops during that 1-week window when the Black Empire is the primary threat. If you see the big purple N'Zoth icon on the world map, you're good to go. If you see the Mantid or Mogu icons, go do something else. You're wasting your time.
Expert Tips for the Dedicated Collector
If you really want this mount, don't just fly around aimlessly. Use tools.
- TomTom Coordinates: Grab a list of spawn coordinates from a fansite and paste them into a macro. This creates waypoints on your map so you can fly a circuit.
- SilverDragon or RareScanner: These addons are lifesavers. They will play a loud "NPC Found" sound the second the Gaze of N'Zoth enters your render distance. This allows you to tab out and watch a movie while you wait.
- Group Finder: Even in 2026, people still run "Eye Farm" groups. Check the Custom tab in the Group Finder. If someone on a different shard finds the rare, they’ll often list a group so others can phase over and get the kill.
Common Misconceptions
I've seen people claim you can only get the drop once per account per week. That’s not true. It’s a daily lockout per character.
If you have ten level-80 characters, you have ten chances every single day during the Black Empire week. This is how people actually get the mount. They "alt-army" it. They park their entire roster at the spawn points and cycle through them in 20 minutes.
Another weird myth: "You have to be in a specific specialization."
Total nonsense. Whether you're a Holy Priest or a Blood DK, the drop rate is exactly the same. The mount is a "Personal Loot" item, meaning it goes straight into your bags; you don't have to roll against other players for it.
Actionable Steps for Your Farm
Ready to go get it? Follow this sequence to maximize your efficiency and stop wasting time on the wrong mobs.
- Check the Calendar: Open your map and look at Uldum or the Vale of Eternal Blossoms. Ensure the Black Empire is the active invasion.
- Verify the Rare: Use a target macro
/tar Gaze of N'Zothwhile flying between the Obelisk of the Sun (Uldum) or the northern ruins (Vale). - Check Both Zones: The Gaze can spawn in either zone depending on which one is hosting the main invasion that week. Don't assume it's only in Uldum.
- Kill and Repeat: If it doesn't drop, swap to your next alt. Remember, this is a numbers game.
- Check the Auction House: Wait, scratch that. You can't buy this. It’s Bind-on-Pickup. You have to earn this one through the grind.
Getting the All Seeing Eye WoW mount is a rite of passage for collectors of the weird and macabre. It’s not the hardest mount to get in the game, but it requires a specific understanding of how the BfA zone rotations work. Once you see that purple icon in your bags, the weeks of staring at a desert landscape will feel worth it. Or at least, that's what we tell ourselves.
Stop reading and go check the invasion status. The cycle might be turning right now.