Love is in the air—and not just in Azeroth’s romantic hotspots like Goldshire. From February 4 to 17, World of Warcraft’s annual Love is in the Air event is live, giving players a rare shot at two highly sought-after mounts: the elusive X-45 Heartbreaker and the brand-new Love Witch’s Sweeper. Whether you’re a collector or just someone who loves showing off flashy mounts (who doesn’t?), this event is your chance to snag these treasures—if RNG smiles upon you, of course.
What Is the Love is in the Air Event?
Think of Love is in the Air as Azeroth’s Valentine’s Day celebration, complete with themed activities, rewards, and enough heart-shaped loot to make Cupid blush. Since its rework in 2024, the event now centers around the Gala of Gifts held outside Stormwind and Orgrimmar. Players can earn Love Tokens by completing seasonal quests, which can then be used to purchase romantic rewards like:
- Heartseeker Moth (pet)
- Swift Lovebird (mount)
- Lovely Rose companion pet
- Truly Heartfelt Shoulder ensemble
But let’s be real—what most players are gunning for are those rare mount drops from Apothecary Hummel, an Undead mad scientist with a fondness for spreading toxic love potions.
The Mounts You’ll Be Chasing
1. X-45 Heartbreaker
The X-45 Heartbreaker is a mount that’s haunted WoW players for years. Its notoriously low drop rate has turned it into one of the most frustrating mounts to obtain. This year, Blizzard has increased its drop rate for your first daily victory over Apothecary Hummel. After that? The drop rate shrinks faster than a goblin’s wallet after buying overpriced vendor snacks.
2. Love Witch’s Sweeper
New for 2025, the Love Witch’s Sweeper broom mount is here to challenge the Heartbreaker’s monopoly on heartbreak. Like its older counterpart, this mount can also drop from a Heart-Shaped Box, obtained after defeating Hummel through the Dungeon Finder. The catch? Just like the Heartbreaker, the drop rate is painfully low. RNG is a cruel mistress, after all.
How to Participate in the Event
So, you want those mounts? Here’s what you need to do:
- Access the Dungeon Finder to queue for the special Love is in the Air boss encounter against Apothecary Hummel.
- Defeat Hummel and his minions.
- Claim your Heart-Shaped Box, which has a chance of containing either the X-45 Heartbreaker or the Love Witch’s Sweeper.
You can only obtain one Heart-Shaped Box per character per day, so if the RNG gods aren’t on your side, you’ll need to try again the next day after the daily quest reset at 11:00 AM Eastern.
Other Rewards and Activities
Mounts aside, there’s plenty more to enjoy during the Love is in the Air event. The Gala of Gifts offers seasonal cosmetics and collectibles that you can purchase with Love Tokens, including:
- Lovely Rose companion pet (40 Love Tokens)
- Truly Heartfelt Shoulder ensemble (40 Love Tokens)
- Romantic Picnic Basket
- Sturdy Love Fool
Thanks to the Warbands system introduced in The War Within expansion, Love Tokens are now Warbound, meaning they can be traded between characters on your account. This makes farming event currency much more flexible, especially if you’re managing multiple characters.
Plus, participating in Love is in the Air contributes to the February 2025 Trading Post reward track, so you’ll be knocking out multiple goals in one go.
Player Feedback and Drop Rate Adjustments
Blizzard has taken player feedback to heart—pun intended—by improving the drop rate of the X-45 Heartbreaker for the first daily attempt. However, there’s no word yet on how frequently the Love Witch’s Sweeper will drop, leaving players to speculate whether it will be just as rare (or perhaps more forgiving) than its predecessor. Only time—and a lot of dungeon runs—will reveal the truth.
Lunar Festival Crossover
For those feeling particularly ambitious, the Lunar Festival is still ongoing during the early days of Love is in the Air. This gives players the opportunity to juggle two events simultaneously. If you're a completionist looking to farm both event-specific rewards, now’s the perfect time to plan your daily questing route.
Tips for Farming Mounts and Love Tokens
Want to make the most of your limited time? Here are some tips:
- Focus on high-level characters for the Hummel encounter. The stronger your character, the faster you can complete the dungeon.
- Farm Love Tokens efficiently by prioritizing seasonal quests and dailies at the Gala of Gifts hub.
- Spread your attempts across multiple characters to increase your chances of getting a mount drop. More characters mean more daily Heart-Shaped Boxes!
- Track daily resets to ensure you’re maximizing your farming potential.
Remember, these mounts may only be available for a limited time, but they’ll stick with you long after the event ends—if you manage to get one, that is.
Final Thoughts: Will Love Favor You This Year?
World of Warcraft’s Love is in the Air event is equal parts heartwarming and nerve-wracking. With two rare mounts up for grabs, players are once again at the mercy of RNG. But whether you’re in it for the mounts, the festive achievements, or just the chance to picnic with your guildmates, there’s something special about this time of year in Azeroth.
So queue up, gear up, and get ready to (hopefully) ride away with a new mount. Just remember: love—and loot—can be unpredictable!
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