Crimson Desert All Mounts And How To Get Them
Crimson Desert has a wide range of mounts, and unlocking them is not tied to just one system. You will be taming creatures, finishing quest chains, farming rare spawns, and even crafting mechanical units as you progress. The fastest way to build your collection is by spreading your time across all of these systems instead of focusing on one.
How Mount Unlocking Works Across The Game
Mounts are unlocked through taming, quests, rare spawns, boss drops, and crafting depending on the mount.
Each type follows its own rules, so learning where each category comes from saves a lot of time later.
Dragon And Wyvern Mount Paths
These are your flying mounts, and they take the most effort to unlock.
Abyssal Dragon | Reward from the Abyss storyline after full progression
Ember Wyvern | Rare spawn in Volcanic Rifts that must be found and tamed
Highland Wyvern | Unlocked through the Dragon Ridge Wyvern Egg quest chain
Storm Drake | Appears at Tesla Ruins during storm events and must be tamed
These are mid to late game mounts and are meant to feel like major unlocks.
Heavy Combat Mount Choices
These mounts focus on survivability and damage rather than speed.
Black Bear War Mount | Captured from a faction stronghold
Crimson Grizzly | Tamed in Oasis regions in the wild
Ironhide Cave Bear | Defeat and tame inside Ironhide Den
Pailune Snow Bear | Found and tamed in mountain cave systems
They are slow, but they make combat much safer.
Fast Land Travel Mounts
These are your main movement mounts for getting around quickly.
Dappled Palfrey | Reward from a horse breeder side quest
Desert Charger | Tamed in desert outskirts regions
Greymane Warhorse | Unlocked through faction reputation rewards
Midnight Runner | Rare night spawn across multiple regions
Noble Destrier | Purchased from royal stables
Plains Stallion | Starter mount given early in the game
You will spend most of your early hours using these.
Agile Raptor Mount Picks
Raptors are fast and flexible, making them great for movement and light combat.
Delesyian Swift | Purchased from a beast handler vendor
Frost Raptor | Reward from a hunter quest chain
Sand Raptor | Tamed in Red Dunes hunting grounds
They sit right between speed and combat efficiency.
Terrain Utility Mount Options
These mounts are built for specific environments.
Frost Salamander | Found in frozen caves and immune to ice terrain
Rock Lizard | Tamed in canyon walls and can climb vertical surfaces
Sand Skimmer | Tamed in desert flats and glides across dunes
You will swap to these when the terrain gets annoying.
Mechanical Mount Unlock Routes
These are powerful but come much later.
Golden Star Mech | Boss drop from the Golden Star encounter
Scout Automaton | Crafted using a blueprint at a workshop
Siege Walker | Requires a rare blueprint from a boss
These are more about power than convenience.
Rare And Exotic Mount Unlocks
These mounts are harder to get and tied to unique conditions.
Abyssal Spider | Tamed in Abyss Depths with proper taming skill
Phantom Steed | Reward from a special quest chain
They offer unique movement that other mounts cannot match.
How Taming Works Without Wasting Attempts
Taming is used for a large number of mounts, and doing it wrong wastes time.
Mount the creature first
Counter its movement using directional inputs
Upgrade taming skill to improve success
Be ready to retry if thrown off
It is simple once you get used to it, but rough at the start.
Final Blurb
Crimson Desert spreads its mounts across multiple systems, which is why the best approach is doing everything instead of focusing on one path. Mixing quests, exploration, and taming will unlock mounts much faster than grinding a single method. Once you start building a full collection, traveling the world becomes much smoother and a lot more enjoyable.
FAQ
How many mounts are in Crimson Desert
There are currently 29 known mounts across all categories.
What is the easiest mount to get early
The Plains Stallion is your starter mount and requires no effort.
Are dragon mounts required
No, but they make travel and combat significantly easier later on.
Can you retry mount spawns
Yes, rare spawns and events will return, but you may need to wait.
