I was halfway down a rocky slope in Pywel when a wyvern clipped my wing and my horse bolted. The HUD blinked, I cursed, and then I grinned—because that moment redefined how I move through Crimson Desert. You can spend hours on foot or learn which mount makes you feel unstoppable.
On every trailer and stream people pause when a new mount appears — All Mounts in Crimson Desert
Pearl Abyss has been sharpening its mount design since Black Desert Online, and Crimson Desert follows that hunger. The game is expected to include roughly 29 mounts: horses, bears, raptors, dragons/wyverns, mechs, direwolves, boats (Skies), hot air balloons, jetpacks, and a few surprises that sit between myth and machinery.
- Horse
- Direwolf
- Bear
- Raptor
- Dragon/Wyvern
- Mech (Dwarven Mech)
- Skie / Boat
- Hot Air Balloon
- Jetpack
Horse
I’ve ridden dozens of horses in early footage; you’ll meet wild ones across the Pywel countryside. You can fight from horseback—shoot arrows or swing swords—and the mount itself will give short melee responses like back kicks. Expect them to be your primary long-distance option, and useful if you enjoy races and quick traversal.
Direwolf
The direwolf flashes in the release trailers—Kliff Mcduff rides one through a snow-swept pass. Where you find it isn’t confirmed, but the brief clip points toward regions near Pylune. Expect speed and a predatory feel; think of it as a short, savage ride rather than a long-haul mount.
Bear
Bears have been shown in multiple gameplay reels. They act aggressively, fight near you when unmounted, and grant extra move sets while ridden—long slashes, rising bites, and heavy forward charges. If you prefer brute force, the bear will feel like a wrecking ball on four paws.
Raptor
Raptors are bipedal, fast, and agile—dinosaur-like hunters that sprint past cavalry. Combat footage is limited, but expect them to excel at hit-and-run and territory control for players who favor mobility over armor.
Wyvern / Dragon
Flying mounts like wyverns change how entire encounters unfold. They travel long distances and can rain flame across battlefields—so expect them to be gated to mid- or late-game content. If you play on Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox and enjoy aerial skirmishes, these will be the prizes you chase in open-world fights.
Mech
The Dwarven Mech is the most overpowering mount we’ve seen in trailers: land movement, flight, missiles, and point defense. It behaves like a small fortress on legs and seems reserved for end-game content. Footage shows it clearing groups with missiles and close-range blades—expect it to reshape large-scale fights when it appears in a session.
Skie (Boat)
Crimson Desert’s rivers and canals are built to be used. Skies (small boats) appear as single- or two-seaters—ideal for travel and quiet runs across water. No large aquatic mounts have been shown yet, but the presence of skiffs means water traversal won’t be ignored.
Hot Air Balloon
Hot air balloons appear in aerial shots. It’s not clear whether they act as player-controlled crafts or scripted transport, but given how other vehicles behave in trailers, player control seems likely. Balloons add a slower, panoramic way to cross Pywel.
Jetpack
Jetpacks show Kliff flying with full aerial flexibility in the launch trailer. They provide precise vertical movement and a degree of freedom that separates them from larger flying mounts. If you like nimble, solo aerial play, a jetpack will be your toolkit equivalent in the sky.
How many mounts are in Crimson Desert?
Pearl Abyss has stated an expected count near 29 distinct mounts across categories. That number is a moving target—trailers and live streams reveal new candidates—so expect additional variants, cosmetic skins, and faction-specific rides that may widen the roster after launch. The game carries a $69.99 (€65) price tag on major storefronts, and post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss or community mods on Steam could add more.
At the moment you see a wild horse stand still, you make a decision — How to Tame Mounts in Crimson Desert
I’ve watched footage of Kliff working a wild horse: he jumps on, the screen flashes prompts, and a quick-time rhythm decides whether the animal accepts you. That taming mini-game looks like timing and button rhythm—fast, forgiving, and satisfying when you win.
How do you tame mounts in Crimson Desert?
So far, taming has been demonstrated reliably only on horses. The sequence: approach, mount, and respond to button cues until the mount calms. Whether bears, raptors, or direwolves use the same system is unclear—some mounts may become available through quests, boss fights, or faction rewards. Watch Pearl Abyss streams and IGN or YouTube breakdowns for developer commentary; those outlets often catch mechanics the trailers gloss over.
Can you control flying mounts freely?
Flying mounts like wyverns look fully controllable in trailers—altitude, direction, and aerial attacks are shown. Balloons and jetpacks offer different control feels: balloons for slow, panoramic movement; jetpacks for agile, player-directed hops. Expect variance between platforms (PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. Steam) and settings for sensitivity and camera that professionals on Reddit and YouTube will quickly tune and share.
There are still blanks: some mounts may be earned through faction reputation, others tied to story beats or PvE rewards. If you’re tracking which mounts matter, follow Pearl Abyss’ official channels and community hubs like the Steam community and r/CrimsonDesert for packeted discoveries and hot takes.
Which mount will you chase first—and which one will ruin your carefully planned strategy?