Blizzard has deployed a hotfix today to address an issue affecting Level 58 boosted characters in TBC Classic Anniversary who did not properly receive their Riding skill.

According to Community Manager Kaivax, the problem has now been corrected:

With a hotfix earlier today, we corrected the level of Riding skill for boosted characters who did not receive Riding correctly. Upon completing the first boost quest “A New Beginning”, boosted characters should now automatically receive Apprentice Riding.

What you need to do if you were affected

If you boosted a character and already completed “A New Beginning” but did not receive Apprentice Riding:

👉 Simply log out and log back in — your Riding skill should then be granted automatically.

Blizzard indicated that they are confident in the fix, but they will continue monitoring reports in case any characters are still affected.

Why this matters

This fix is important because:

• Apprentice Riding is required to use most ground mounts
• Many boosted players were unable to ride properly after using their Level 58 boost
• This issue could have delayed players preparing for Outland

With this resolved, boosted characters should now be fully ready to step through the Dark Portal when TBC Classic Anniversary launches on February 5, 2026.

👉 Official Blue Post:
Riding Skill for Boosted Characters