If you are a pet collector in Mists of Pandaria Classic, the Hopling is one of the cutest companions you can add to your roster. This little hopling is earned through the achievement Ling-Ting’s Herbal Journey, found inside the Stormstout Brewery dungeon. Here is a full guide on how to collect all the Golden Hoplings and secure your reward.
How to start Ling-Ting’s Herbal Journey
Inside the entrance of Stormstout Brewery you will find Auntie Stormstout. She sells Ling-Ting’s Favorite Tea for a small fee. Drinking the tea grants the Ling-Ting’s Herbal Journey buff for 5 minutes, which lets you see the hidden Golden Hoplings scattered across the dungeon.
You technically only need one or two teas to finish the run, but most players recommend buying at least three to make sure you do not run out of time.
Best way to complete the achievement
While you can technically gather Hoplings as you clear the dungeon, the best approach is to clear the instance first and then backtrack to collect them. If you are in Dungeon Finder, stay inside after the final boss dies so you have time to finish.
Useful macro
To help locate Golden Hoplings, you can use this targeting macro, which also marks them with a raid icon:
/cleartarget
/target Golden Hopling
/tm 6
Turning on friendly nameplates is also very helpful, as the small bunnies can sometimes blend into the environment.
Hopling locations
There are 30 Golden Hoplings in total. Here is where you will find them:
| Area | Number of Hoplings |
|---|---|
| Trickling Passage | 3 |
| Grain Cellar | 6 |
| Mama’s Pantry | 3 |
| Stormstout Brewhall (Bottom Floor) | 5 |
| Stormstout Brewery (Outside Part One) | 1 |
| Stormstout Brewhall (Top Floor) | 2 |
| Stormstout Brewery (Outside Part Two) | 2 |
| The Great Wheel | 3 |
| Stormstout Brewery (Outside Part Three) | 1 |
| The Tasting Room | 4 |
Tip: One Hopling spawns in the same location as the final boss, so it may be hidden by the boss’s corpse. Make sure you check carefully before leaving.
Reward
Once you collect all 30 Golden Hoplings, the achievement Ling-Ting’s Herbal Journey will complete. The adorable Hopling pet will then be mailed to your character.
This is a one-time reward, and the pet is account-wide, so you only need to do it once.
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FAQ
How do I see Golden Hoplings?
Drink Ling-Ting’s Favorite Tea from Auntie Stormstout to gain the Herbal Journey buff.
Can this be done in Dungeon Finder?
Yes, but you need to stay inside the instance after the group finishes to collect all Hoplings.
How many Golden Hoplings are there?
There are 30 scattered throughout Stormstout Brewery.
What is the reward for Ling-Ting’s Herbal Journey?
You receive the Hopling pet, mailed directly to your character.
Do I need to do this on multiple characters?
No, the Hopling pet is account-wide once earned.
