Ride Bears Wolves And Tigers How To Tame Special Mounts In Crimson Desert
Patch 1.06 for Crimson Desert is more than a few balance tweaks. It introduces a persistent, meaningful layer to exploration and progression: Special Mounts that you can subdue, gain trust with, register, and ride; and an Extraction system that lets you reclaim refinement materials so you can experiment without permanent loss. If you play for traversal, combat variety, or efficient resource management, this update changes the calculus of how you spend time and materials. This guide walks you through every step: where to find each mount by biome, how to tame and register them, where to buy saddles and mount gear, how Extraction works and when to use it, and advanced strategies to make the most of the new systems.
What are Special Mounts and how the system works
Special Mounts are a new category of rideable fauna that require a taming loop rather than a simple mount item. You cannot simply buy or spawn these creatures; you must subdue them in the wild, perform species‑specific taming actions, raise Trust to the required threshold, and then register the creature in the Special Mounts tab. Once registered, you can equip saddles and mount equipment, feed the mount to maintain trust, and benefit from passive bonuses that scale with trust level.
Mechanically, the system has three core pieces: the subdue phase, the trust phase, and the registration phase. Subduing is about avoiding lethal damage while forcing a stagger or exhaustion state. Trust is raised by feeding and performing the correct interaction while mounted or during a scripted sequence. Registration is a UI action that permanently records the mount in your stable once trust is maxed. The update also added vendor saddles and mount equipment sold at regional saddleries, and the Extraction mechanic at smithies to recover refinement materials from gear.
How to read the location guidance in this guide
The game places species by biome clusters rather than fixed single coordinates. Use the biome descriptions below as your primary navigation tool. If you prefer exact coordinates, treat the biome guidance as a search pattern: follow the edges of the biome, check ridgelines and water sources, and watch for patrols and dens. I describe each mount’s preferred environment, typical behavior, and the taming method you’ll need.
Biome map and where to find every special mount
Forested highlands and temperate woodlands are the best places to find wolves and bears. Look for patrols along ravines, riverbanks, and the shadowed sides of cliffs. Wolves travel in packs and will often patrol trails between hunting grounds; bears are more solitary and favor berry thickets and caves.
Savannahs and jungle edges spawn lions and tigers. These predators prefer tall grass, river bends, and the transitional zones between dense jungle and open plains. They use ambush tactics and will often retreat into cover after an initial strike.
Arid ridgelines and desert plateaus are home to camels and raptors. Camels are typically found near oasis clusters and caravan routes; raptors nest on cliff faces and hunt small prey in the scrub below.
Coastal scrub, rocky outcrops, and sun‑baked cliffs host iguanas and kuku birds. Iguanas bask on rocks near tide pools and will scatter when approached; kuku birds are often near nesting grounds and hatcheries. The Kuku Bird has a unique acquisition method tied to eggs and hatching rather than pure subduing.
Mountainous slopes and alpine passes are where mountain goats and deer appear. They favor steep terrain and ledges; their taming is easier if you approach from above and avoid startling them downhill.
Open plains and marsh edges can spawn boars and other hardy mounts that are excellent for early game mobility and combat synergy.
This distribution means you should plan routes that chain biomes if you want to collect multiple mounts in one run. For example, a route that follows a river from highland forest into savannah will let you target wolves, bears, and then lions or tigers as the river crosses biome boundaries.
The taming loop explained step by step
Subduing is not the same as killing. The goal is to bring the creature into a state where it can be interacted with rather than destroyed. Use low‑damage stagger builds, crowd control, or environmental hazards to force a stagger. For pack animals like wolves, isolate a single target or use area control to prevent the pack from overwhelming you.
Once the creature is staggered, mount it if the prompt appears. Some species require you to mount and then perform a feeding action; others require a scripted interaction such as calming gestures, a specific emote, or using a particular item. Keep the preferred food for each species in a quick slot. Feeding while mounted increases Trust faster than feeding on foot. Trust gains are incremental and may require repeated interactions over multiple sessions.
When trust reaches the required threshold, the Special Mounts tab will allow registration. Registering consumes no materials; it simply records the mount in your stable. After registration you can equip a saddle and mount equipment, and the mount will appear in your stable list for summoning.
Per‑mount taming walkthroughs and practical tactics
Wolves Wolves are aggressive and hunt in packs. Approach at dawn or dusk when patrols are predictable. Use a ranged crowd control ability to stagger the alpha, then close in with low‑damage strikes to avoid killing. Mount the staggered wolf and feed it raw meat or a specific carnivore bait. Trust increases faster if you ride and feed repeatedly. Wolves grant mobility and a combat synergy that helps with flanking and pack control.
Bears Bears are powerful and can one‑shot unprepared players. Use terrain to your advantage: lure bears into narrow ravines or between cliffs where you can kite them. Stagger with heavy but controlled hits, then mount and feed high‑value meat. Bears often require a longer trust grind but grant high durability and crowd control when ridden.
Tigers and Lions These apex predators require careful baiting. Use high‑value meat as bait and a nonlethal trap to immobilize them briefly. Once immobilized, mount and perform the scripted calming action. Trust gains are moderate; these mounts excel at burst damage and ambush traversal.
Camels Camels are less aggressive and easier to subdue. They appear near caravan routes and oasis clusters. Approach slowly, mount when prompted, and feed plant‑based foods or grains. Camels are excellent for long distance travel and stamina management.
Raptors Raptors nest on cliffs. Use ranged tools to lure them down, then use a net or trap to immobilize. Mounting raptors often requires a short aerial sequence; practice the timing to avoid being thrown. Raptors provide high speed and aerial maneuverability in certain zones.
Iguanas Iguanas are shy and scatter quickly. Approach from downwind and use stealth to get close. Mounting is often a simple feed action once the animal is calm. Iguanas are useful for coastal traversal and have unique cosmetic skins.
Kuku Birds Kuku Birds are unique because you can obtain a Kuku Egg from certain boss encounters or special events. Hatching requires a nest and a short incubation sequence. Once hatched, the bird is a permanent cosmetic mount with a small passive buff. The Kuku Bird’s acquisition is less about subduing and more about event participation.
Mountain Goats and Deer These mounts are skittish but easy to subdue if you approach from above. Use ledges to your advantage and avoid downhill charges. Mount and feed plant items to raise trust. They are ideal for cliff traversal and quick vertical movement.
Boars Boars are hardy and aggressive. Use traps or stun to subdue, then mount and feed. Boars are excellent early game mounts for their durability and ability to plow through enemy lines.
Saddles, mount equipment, and vendor routes
Saddles are sold at regional saddleries and are required to customize appearance and equip mount gear. Each saddlery carries a subset of saddles and mount equipment, so a short vendor route is essential if you plan to register multiple species in one run. Plan a route that hits a major city saddlery after each taming session. Buy the correct saddle before registering if you want to control the mount’s appearance immediately.
Mount equipment includes passive items that can increase stamina regen, reduce damage taken while mounted, or grant small combat bonuses. Read vendor descriptions carefully; some mount equipment is species‑locked or requires a minimum trust level to equip.
A practical vendor route is to start in a major hub city, stock up on preferred foods and traps, then follow a river or trade route that crosses multiple biomes. This lets you tame a wolf or bear in the highlands, then move into savannah for a tiger or lion, and finish in the desert for a camel or raptor, returning to the hub to buy saddles and mount gear.
Extraction deep dive: how it works and why it matters
The Extraction feature is available at smithies and allows you to roll back an item’s refinement level to recover materials used during upgrades. Extraction does not destroy the item; it only reduces its refinement level and returns a portion of the materials. Rare materials such as Abyss Artifacts and Aeserion’s Scale return at higher percentages, often near full refund, while common ores and consumables return at lower rates.
Extraction is invaluable when you are experimenting with high‑risk refinements or when you want to reclaim materials from gear you no longer use. Use Extraction to test different refinement strategies on a single item rather than permanently consuming rare mats. Always preview the Extraction Results screen to see exact return percentages before confirming the operation.
A practical example: if you refined a weapon from +5 to +10 using a rare artifact, Extraction can roll the weapon back to +5 and return the artifact or a high percentage of it. This lets you try a different refinement path without permanently losing the artifact. Use Extraction strategically on high‑value items and before scrapping or selling gear.
Refinement strategy and material ROI
Refinement is a resource sink, and Extraction changes the risk profile. When deciding whether to refine, consider the expected return on investment. If a refinement requires a rare material that Extraction refunds at near 100%, the cost of experimentation is low. If the material is refunded at a low rate, treat the refinement as a near‑permanent investment.
Prioritize Extraction for items that are expensive to replace or that you plan to test across multiple builds. Keep a running log of your most valuable materials and their Extraction return rates so you can make informed decisions. Over time, you’ll learn which materials are effectively reusable and which are consumptive.
Combat and traversal tactics with special mounts
Each mount changes your approach to combat and exploration. Wolves and boars are excellent for close combat and flanking. Bears and big cats provide heavy damage and crowd control. Camels and raptors excel at long distance travel and niche traversal. Use mounts to control engagement distance: ride in to disrupt enemy formations, dismount to fight on foot when necessary, then remount to disengage.
Mounts also change how you approach stealth and scouting. Use a deer or mountain goat to quietly traverse high ground and scout enemy positions. Use a raptor to quickly cross open areas and reposition for ambushes. Keep a small toolkit of traps and bait to subdue mounts without killing them, and always carry a spare saddle if you plan to register immediately.
Maintenance, trust decay, and feeding mechanics
Trust is not a one‑time grind; it decays slowly if you neglect your mount. Feed your mounts periodically to maintain trust and keep passive bonuses active. Feeding while mounted is the fastest way to raise trust. Some mounts have unique maintenance items that provide larger trust gains; these items are often sold by specialized vendors or obtained from events.
If trust decays below a threshold, some passive bonuses will be disabled until you restore trust. Keep a small stock of preferred foods in your inventory and use quick slots to feed mounts on the move.
Advanced tips and optimization
If you want to collect multiple mounts quickly, plan a route that chains biomes and ends at a major saddlery. Use Extraction to reclaim rare materials before committing to high‑cost refinements on gear you use for taming. For apex predators, use nonlethal traps and bait to reduce risk. For speedruns, prioritize mounts that grant traversal bonuses that match your route: camels for long desert runs, raptors for cliff crossing, wolves for mixed terrain.
If you play with a group, assign roles: one player baits and traps, another subdues and mounts, and a third secures the area and carries saddles. This reduces the time spent recovering from failed taming attempts and increases success rates for apex predators.
Troubleshooting common taming problems
If a creature dies during subduing, it cannot be registered. Avoid high‑damage builds and use crowd control. If a mount refuses to accept food, check that you have the species’ preferred item and that the creature is in the correct state (staggered or mounted). If trust is not increasing, try feeding while mounted or performing the species‑specific interaction again; some mounts require multiple distinct actions.
If a saddle doesn’t appear in the vendor’s inventory, the vendor may be out of stock or you may need to progress a local questline to unlock higher tier saddles. Return later or check other saddleries in neighboring hubs.
Practical collection route example
Start at a major hub, stock up on bait, traps, and saddles. Head north into the highland forest to target wolves and bears. Follow the river downstream into the savannah to find lions and tigers. Move west along the trade route into the desert ridgelines for camels and raptors. Finish at the coastal scrub to collect iguanas and kuku birds. Return to the hub to buy saddles and mount equipment, register your captures, and use Extraction at the smithy to reclaim any refinement materials you used on gear during the run.
Final checklist before you go hunting
Make sure you have the right bait and traps, a spare saddle or two, a low‑damage stagger build, and a plan for Extraction if you’ll be testing refinements. Keep a small stock of healing items and a mount that can quickly extract you from danger if a taming attempt goes wrong.
FAQ
Can I register every wild animal I ride now No. Only species designated as special mounts can be registered after you subdue and raise trust. Many common animals remain non‑tameable.
Does Extraction destroy my item No. Extraction reduces an item’s refinement level and returns materials; the item itself remains intact.
Where do I use Extraction Extraction is available at smithies in major hubs. Use the Extraction Results preview to see exact return rates before confirming.
Do saddles change mount stats Saddles are primarily cosmetic, but some mount equipment grants passive bonuses. Read vendor descriptions carefully.
Will trust decay if I don’t feed my mount Yes. Trust decays slowly over time if you neglect feeding and interaction. Feed mounts periodically to maintain bonuses.
Can I transfer a registered mount to another character Registered mounts are tied to your account’s stable system and cannot be transferred between characters on the same account.
Is the Kuku Bird permanent Yes. The Kuku Bird obtained via egg hatching is a permanent cosmetic mount once hatched and registered.
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