Yes, but the skyscale also has its own areas where it outperforms other mounts. By also incorporating the skyscale, it makes travel even more optimal by a wider margin. EDIT: And not just travel, but the ability to fly above enemy aggro is just too convenient. Edited January 3 by BlueJin.4127.
Investigate reality tears with your skyscale in Silverwastes near Camp Resolve Waypoint — [&BH8HAAA=]. Skyscale Flight collection. Flying Lesson—Blazeridge Steppes • Flying Lesson—Bloodtide Coast • Flying Lesson—Crystal Oasis • Flying Lesson—Cursed Shore • Flying Lesson—Desert Highlands • Flying Lesson—Diessa Plateau Yes Skyscale is amazing. All these little moments:Soaring up from the ground and flying low over terrain with dust kicking offThe feeling of her weight when huge wings push air down and raise dust and waterThe moment when she slows down with wings spread after doing evasion roll it feels like spaceship jumping out of hyperspace :DGathering volatile magic circles while doing sidewaysAcquisition[ edit] Near Highjump Ranch Waypoint — [&BJ0KAAA=], on the same platform as Desert Highlands Insight: Above the Flats. Shifting Sands mastery or access to the Griffon is required. Skyscale Lost collection. Extra-Pungent Skyscale Treat • Skyscale Lost—Branded Ley-Line Anomaly • Skyscale Lost—Buried Archives • Skyscale Lost.