Genesis Crawler
Family: Spider
Type: Patch Feature
Zone: Zereth Mortis
Faction: Both
Recommended Level: Level 60
Skill Level: 2/10
Guide
The Tarachnid Creeper mount is crafted via the Protoform Synthesis system in Zereth Mortis. It is crafted by combining 400 Genesis Motes, 1 Bauble of Pure Innovation & 1 Tarachnid Lattice at the Protoform Repository.
How to unlock Zereth Mortis
To get to Zereth Mortis, you must have completed chapter 2 in the 9.1 (Korthia) campaign. The last quest required is Charge of the Covenants. After it is completed, you should get a popup to start the Zereth Mortis (9.2) campaign. You get a portal to Zereth Mortis on the top floor of Oribos after completing the This Old Waystone quest which is part of the campaign. If you leave Zereth Mortis before completing that quest, you can speak to Tal-Inara in Oribos to return.
How to unlock Protoform Synthesis
To unlock Protoform Synthesis, you must complete up to the end of Chapter 3 in the 9.2 campaign. You will receive the quest Cyphers of the First Ones which unlocks the Cypher Console. The Cypher Console is powered by Cyphers of the First Ones currency.
You can earn Cyphers of the First Ones from several activities. Here are some examples:
• 10-15 daily from World Quests in Zereth Mortis
• 62-70 weekly from Tribute of the Enlightened Elders which is the reward from Patterns within Patterns
• 80 weekly from killing the World Boss, Antros.
• 2-4 per rare killed or treasure looted.
Dealic Understanding and Sopranian Understanding circled in yellow above.
You will need 200 Cyphers to unlock the Dealic Understanding tree which takes 3 days and 18 hours to research. Once that is done, you will then need 220 more Cyphers to unlock Sopranian Understanding which takes 5 days and 18 hours to research. After your research is complete, you will get a questline starting with Finding Tahli that will eventually unlock the Protoform Repository where you can craft mounts.
Above is the location of Protoform Repository.
Coords: 68.40 30.17
/way #1970 68.40 30.17
To start off, you will need to collect the Schematic: Genesis Crawler so you have the ability to craft this mount. This schematic is located in the Genesis Vestibule part of the map, very close to Exile’s Hollow. It is lodged between the triangular arch of the Genesis Alcove and a cluster of stone columns. You don’t need flying for this as you can walk up the side of the arch.
Next, you will need a Bauble of Pure Innovation. This item spawns in the Exile’s Hollow cave where Firim and the Cypher Console are located. As you walk in, go to the section left of Firim where there is a large shelf, a table and stool, and a chest. There’s also a cute little critter named Qie. The Bauble spawns on Qie’s bed, right next to his Murloc plushie! It has a spawn time of roughly an hour if you don’t see it or you can try a different phase such as warmode on.
Now you will need a Tarachnid Lattice. These are purchasable on the auction house. If you prefer to farm it yourself, it has a low drop chance from Tarachnid mobs in Zereth Mortis.
Lastly, you will need 400 Genesis Motes. They drop from most mobs in Zereth Mortis. You must farm these crafting reagents yourself. I would suggest the following farming spot. Devourers spawn regularly from the blue portal and the automa NPCs in the area will help you kill them.
After you have gathered all of the required materials, head over to the Protoform Repository. You can now craft your Genesis Crawler!