From what I’ve researched, the 10-per-hour instance limit:
- Is per realm (connected realms count as the same realm)
- Timer starts when entering an instance
So, with all the mount/pet/transmog collection I’ve been doing, something doesn’t seem right here. Specifically with bullet point 2.
I kept track of every time I entered into an instance. All characters were of the same realm (not even connected realm, literally the same realm). I started the timers when entering the instance. Once I got to 10, I did see that I was no longer allowed into any new isntances.
Well. When the first timer went past the 1 hour limit, I tried to enter a new instance…but could not. I still had to wait several minutes before I was allowed in.
This tells me that the timer does not, in fact, start when you enter the instance.
So what is it then? On first trash kill? On first engagement with a boss? On first boss kill/wipe?
Does anyone have a definitive answer?