SPOILER ALERT: Story Unlocks Ahead
Some mounts, including dragons and late-game flying wyverns, are unlocked through story progression or special challenges. Proceed only if you’re okay with story spoilers.
Introduction
“Can you ride dragons in Crimson Desert?” It’s one of the most popular questions in the community. The game features a rich open world with multiple mount types — horses, bears, wolves, wyverns, dragons, and even mechanized traversal vehicles (mechs). In this guide, we cover all verified mounts, taming and traversal mechanics, flight, and combat tips, so you can explore Pywell efficiently and in style.
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Can You Ride Dragons?
- Official term: Flying mounts in Crimson Desert are mostly wyverns, though story content introduces the Blackstar Dragon.
- Blackstar Dragon: Story reward around Chapter 11; can perform aerial attacks and fireballs.
- Wyverns: Confirmed in previews, have fire breath, swoop attacks, and are mid-to-late game mounts.
- Abyssal Dragon: Community speculation suggests it may reward Abyss Nexus completion; not officially confirmed yet.
Tip: Always summon flying mounts via the D-pad on controllers or H key on PC (check keybinds in Options → Input Settings → Shortcuts).
Lost Mount? How to Call It Back
- On PC: press H.
- Console: refer to keybinds in Options → Input Settings → Shortcuts.
- Applies to horses, legendary mounts, and summonable flying creatures.
- Verified tip: Force Palm ability (from skill tree) can restore your mount’s health in the field.
Full Mount List in Crimson Desert
Land Mounts
| Mount Type | Speed | Combat Ability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse | High | None | Standard travel, easy to tame; tail-tilt mini-game for taming |
| Bear | Medium | Roar, swipe | Temporary; turns hostile when released |
| Wolf | Medium | Bite attack | Agile, good for quick escapes |
Temporary or Non-Stable Mounts
- Bears and other special creatures are temporary mounts.
- Mechanics: weaken them in combat, mount during a brief window (~2–3 seconds).
- Location example: Hernand Highlands south of Hernand.
- Pro Tip: Save your game before attempting to ride temporary mounts.
Legendary Horses
| Legendary Mount | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royer (white) | North of Hernand, near Pailune (Silver Wolf Mountain) | Highest base speed; register in stable for permanent use |
| Rockade (black) | South of Hernand, Steel Mountains | Hard to tame; requires stamina management |
| Kamura (reddish-brown) | Past Deminis | Can be acquired early, mid, or late game |
- Mechanics: Taming requires stamina; leaving render range may respawn mounts.
- Once tamed, they can be registered in stables for permanent use.
Flying Mounts
| Mount Type | Unlock Method | Combat Ability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstar Dragon | Main Quest Chapter 11 | Fireball (lock-on) | Time-limited story mount |
| Wyverns | Rare spawns / quests | Fire breath, swoop attacks | Mid-to-late game flying option; verified in previews |
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Controls:
- Square (PC/Controller): Glide
- X (PC/Controller): Swift flight or fast fall
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Flight Skill Tree:
- Level 1 Flight: Regular glide
- Level 2 Flight: Unlocks Swift Flight (mid-air dash, higher stamina cost)
Verified tip: Monitor stamina carefully; running out causes free fall.
Mechanized Mounts (ATAG)
- All-Terrain Armored Gear (ATAG): temporary “mount” for late-game missions, like the Iron Flame Orc siege.
- Not permanent but significant for combat & traversal strategy.
- Early previews confirm ATAG is piloted and heavily armored.
Refined Mount Cheat Sheet
| Mount Type | Speed | Combat Perk | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Dragon | 90* | Void Breath (AoE) | Community speculation: Abyss Storyline |
| Blackstar Dragon | 85 | Fire Ball (Lock-on) | Main Quest Chapter 11 |
| Midnight Runner | 90 | Silent Movement | Rare night spawn (wild) |
| Ember Wyvern | 75 | Fire Hazard Zones | Volcanic Rift Rare Spawn |
| Greymane Warhorse | 65 | Charge / Knockback | Greymane Reputation |
*Some stats unverified; marked as community speculation.
Enhanced Taming & Traversal Tips
- Tail-Tilt Minigame: When taming wild horses, tilt the left thumbstick toward the horse’s tail, not the head.
- Flight Level 2 (Red Skill Tree): Unlocks Swift Flight mid-air dash — best quality-of-life upgrade.
- Temporary mounts: Save before riding; release causes hostility.
- Legendary horses: Stamina upgrades (via Abyss Artifacts) improve taming success.
FAQ Section
Q: Can all dragons be ridden?
A: Officially, only Blackstar Dragon (story mount) and wyverns are confirmed rideable. Community speculation mentions Abyssal Dragon, but not officially verified.
Q: How do I heal or restore my mount?
A: Use Force Palm skill tree abilities or stables; do not attempt “physical hits” on your horse.
Q: Are flying mounts useful in combat?
A: Yes — perform aerial attacks like swoops, fire breath, and elemental effects.
Q: How do I recall lost mounts?
A: Press H on PC, or check controller keybinds under Options → Input Settings → Shortcuts.
Conclusion
Crimson Desert offers a diverse mount ecosystem, from land mounts and legendary horses to wyverns, story dragons, and mechanized traversal vehicles. Use this guide to tame, heal, and master each mount, understand verified mechanics, and explore Pywell efficiently — all while avoiding unconfirmed speculation.
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