Ashes of Creation Daystrider Crate Mule Guide
Running crates efficiently is one of the best early money paths in Ashes of Creation. The Daystrider Crate Mule exists for one reason, moving crates faster and safer than anything else at this stage.
What the Daystrider Crate Mule Is
The Daystrider Crate Mule is a ground mule mount.
It is designed specifically to carry crates. It is not a combat mount and not a general travel mount.
Why the Daystrider Crate Mule Is Important
The Daystrider Crate Mule ignores crate movement penalties.
When carrying crates on foot, your movement speed is heavily reduced. The Daystrider moves at full ground speed even while carrying crates.
This alone makes it one of the most valuable early mounts in the game.
Crate Carrying Capacity Explained
The Daystrider Crate Mule can carry two small crates.
One crate on the left side
One crate on the right side
If you also carry a small crate on your character, you can transport three small crates total.
Only small crates can be moved this way. Medium and large crates require caravans or ships.
PvP and Risk While Using a Crate Mule
Summoning a mule ends PvP protection.
This means you are immediately eligible for PvP interactions once mounted.
Crate mules are high value targets. Other players know you are carrying gold potential.
This is intentional risk versus reward design.
Movement and Speed Details
The Daystrider Crate Mule moves at 100 percent ground speed.
Crates do not slow it down. This makes long distance routes much more efficient.
Terrain stability is one of its strengths. It handles uneven ground better than standard mounts.
Rarity and Trading
Daystrider Crate Mules exist in multiple rarities.
They are tradeable and vendorable. Inventory size is minimal because they are cargo focused, not storage focused.
Rarity does not change crate count, but may affect value and desirability.
What the Daystrider Crate Mule Cannot Do
There are hard limits.
Cannot carry medium or large crates
Cannot equip bags or normal inventory storage
Cannot be armed
Cannot bypass PvP risk
It is a logistics tool, not a protection tool.
Mule vs Caravan Comparison
Mules and caravans serve different roles.
Mules carry small crates with lower setup and faster movement. Caravans carry large quantities with higher risk and group play.
Mules are ideal for solo or small group runners. Caravans are for organized trade routes.
How Players Usually Use Daystriders
Most players use Daystriders for early gold loops.
They craft multiple small market commodity crates, load the mule, and run between settlements.
Short safe routes reduce risk. Long routes increase profit and danger.
Final Blurb
The Daystrider Crate Mule is one of the most impactful early economy tools in Ashes of Creation. Full speed while hauling crates changes how gold routes work and adds real risk to every run. If you plan to run crates seriously, this mule is not optional.
FAQ
How many crates can a Daystrider carry
Two small crates on the mule, three total if you carry one yourself.
Does the mule slow down with crates
No. It moves at full ground speed.
Can it carry medium or large crates
No. Only small crates.
Does summoning a mule enable PvP
Yes. PvP protection ends when the mule is summoned.
Is the Daystrider tradeable
Yes. It can be traded or sold.
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