I've noticed that this guild hasn't had a ZA run in schedule for awhile. I'm sure that some alts could use the gear availabe in here, so why not foray it?

To preface:  If you are reading and plan on implementing this guide, then I assume that you already know the general lay of the land of ZA.  What each boss does, what trash pulls look like, how loot works, the whole shebang.

PART 1 – Group composition

The key to a solid mount run is a well-balanced and synergistic group.  That is to say, it is a huge benefit to have classes that complement each other (e.g. Warlock and Shadowpriest, Enhancement Shaman and Fury Warrior).  When doing your first mount runs, you will want a few things:

1.  T5+ quality gear, with flasks and consumables.  If you are still decked in full Karazhan and limited/early badge gear, you will not have the health, mana, dps, or damage mitigation to make this a successful mount run.  If you are in predominantly T5 and badge gear, you will have better chances but it is still difficult.  Wearing 50/50 T5/T6 or better is highly recommended.  Regardless of gear, full consumables are highly recommended (and in my Lava Crab runs, required) – flasks (or elixirs if that’s better for you), food, scrolls, weapon oils, the whole nine.

Race against the timer shooting for a bear mount.  Fully flasked with tons of consumables.  Most spots are filled, but sign up if you'd be available.

Sign up if you'd like a shot at a bear, lots of spots open this weekend.

Tanks:
- OPEN
- Nuitarin

Healers:
- OPEN
- OPEN

DPS:
- Luchs
- Saedo
- Sorahn
- Keisjaa
- OPEN
- OPEN