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The Sky Golem is a flying mount in World of Warcraft that enables herbalists to gather herbs without dismounting. This feature is handy during the launch of new expansions when collecting materials promptly is of considerable importance.
Engineered by individuals with a skill level of 600, the mount is constructed from a recipe acquired through Chief Engineer Jard's Journal, a rare drop in the Pandaria region. Its design shows a resemblance to the armour worn by Siegecrafter Blackfuse, a well-known engineer from Blackrock. When summoned, the Sky Golem appears as a flying shredder mount equipped with delicate claws that facilitate herb gathering while remaining mounted.
The crafting process is both intricate and time-consuming. It requires 30 Jard's Peculiar Energy Sources, which are subject to a daily cooldown, and 30 Living Steel bars, in addition to materials such as Ghost Iron ore and Trillium. The production of Living Steel involves the transmutation of Trillium bars or Spirits of Harmony, resources frequently farmed by bots and multi-boxers in Pandaria.
Because of its functionality and the effort involved in its creation, the Sky Golem is in considerable demand. Herbalists appreciate its capacity to gather herbs rapidly while potentially avoiding the aggro range of hostile mobs. The restriction that engineers can craft only one mount per month further limits its supply, and many players accumulate Sky Golems for resale at elevated prices during periods of high demand.
The Sky Golem remains a recognised engineering mount within World of Warcraft, combining a practical design with a complex crafting process. Its ability to facilitate herb collection while mounted and the restrictions placed on its production have contributed to its continued prominence in the in-game economy.
