How To Equip A Mount In ESO

As you set out on your journey through Tamriel, it won’t take long for you to discover that a trusty mount is a game-changer, providing you with speed, inventory space, and additional character customization. However, for new players, the road to the first mount can be quite confusing, maybe a tad frustrating, especially when you see veteran players with their glowing mounts packed with special effects galloping past as you drag along your legs.

This article will help you unravel the nuances of mounts in ESO and the various ways you can get your hands on them. We will also guide you through the process of summoning your mount, regardless of the platform you are playing on.

Introducing mounts in ESO

First and foremost, you should know that mounts are collectibles in ESO. This implies that after obtaining a mount for the first time, you won’t need to earn it again and you will be able to summon it on any of the characters on your ESO account and any of the companions you have unlocked.

While the unlocking of a mount is account-wide, the perks that you can purchase are character-based. Maxing out each character’s mounting bonuses is extremely worth the time and gold, as it will greatly increase your capacity to keep items and explore the vast world of Tamriel with ease. Mount upgrades boost performance and enhance aesthetic appeal by incorporating additional items such as armor. You can toggle these additions on or off in the settings according to your preference, allowing you to showcase your mount in its original form if desired.

Note that, in The Elder Scrolls Online, mounts all function the same way, regardless of the type of mount your character is riding or the source you earned it from. Consider them as purely cosmetic and as an additional way to fully customize your character. Over time, you will amass a diverse collection of mounts, each offering a unique aesthetic style. From spooky Halloween mounts celebrating in-game festivities to each character having a distinctive mount fitting their backstory, the combinations are endless and allow you to tailor your experience with a touch of individuality. The customization possibilities extend further as your chosen mount is featured on the character login screen, and you also have the opportunity to bring your various mounts to life by placing them in player housing.

Finally, it’s also important to note that Multi-Rider mounts were recently added to the Crown Store, allowing a player or a companion to share your mounts as you adventure in Tamriel.

How to get a mount in ESO

There are eight ways of obtaining a mount in ESO.

First Mount

As a new player, the first mount you will likely earn is the free Sorrel Horse you get when hitting level 10 for the first time on your ESO account. Note that if you have already earned the reward, or if you have collected a mount through any other means, you will be able to equip a mount from level 1 on any new character you create. More on equipping mounts below.

Stablemasters

As you start upgrading your mount perks, you will quickly notice that you can also purchase 3 other horses from the stablemasters: the Midnight Steed, the Bay Dun Horse and the Brown Paint Horse. Each cost 42,700 gold.

Quest rewards

Since the release of the latest chapter zone, Necrom, you can earn a really great mount by completing a series of achievements and quests in order to earn the Savior of Necrom achievement. This is one of the most notable mounts in the game, showcasing some incredible visual effects.

Event mounts

You can participate in exciting in-game events and collect Event Tickets to obtain special fragments, such as the renowned Indriks and their diverse variations. There are also mounts you can only acquire for a year, like the currently available Hoardhunter Ursauk mount.

Mounts from antiquities

You can obtain the remarkable Ebon Dwarven Wolf mount by committing to an extensive quest by finding and scrying 17 Antiquity leads in the Greymoor Chapter DLC in Western Skyrim.

Trial achievement rewards

Some of the mounts in ESO are a true demonstration of your abilities as they are earned through some of the toughest achievements in the game. To acquire these mounts, you and eleven other players must achieve all the trial-specific achievements, including completing the run in under 30 minutes with no party deaths and on hard mode.

Currently, there are four that you can get:

• the Champion Senche Lion from Sunspire (Elsweyr DLC)
• the Sul-Xan Fleshripper from Rockgrove (Blackwood DLC)
• the Stormsurge Howler from Dreadsail Reef (High Isle DLC)
• the Ram of Dark Dreams from Sanity’s Edge (Necrom DLC)

The Crown Store: Crates, Gems and Endeavors

Although there are many ways to obtain mounts through in-game activities, the place where you will be able to get the most incredible-looking mounts is through the Crown Store. The choice of mounts to pick from changes all the time, with new designs appearing every few weeks and older designs from past crates coming back every few years.

There are three ways to obtain these mounts:

Crown Crates

The first one is by spending real-life money on Crown Crates and hoping you will get the mount you desire.

Crown Gems

However, since the odds are low, the next best thing is to convert unwanted items into Crown Gems, which in turn allows you to purchase a specific item from the Crown Crates.

Seals of Endeavor

Alternatively, Seals of Endeavors were recently added to the game. Just like Crown Gems, they allow players to earn the items from Crates, including mounts, by accumulating Daily and Weekly Endeavor points. These points are earned through activities all over Tamriel, and while the process may take months or even years for the flashier Radiant Apex mounts, it offers a way for players to obtain coveted mounts without spending real money.

Promotional rewards

Unique mounts, like the Noweyr Steed or the extremely rare Senche of Scarlet Regret, can be obtained by watching Zenimax Online Studios streams on Twitch with linked Twitch Prime. Additionally, ESO chapter pre-orders often include exclusive mounts as incentives for early purchase.

How to summon your mount

After having obtained a mount in ESO, follow these simple steps to summon and use it:

• Navigate to the Collections menu, and find the Mounts section. Collected mounts are categorized in various types. This is where you can equip or switch them out if you have many.
• To summon your chosen mount, leave the menu and press the H key on PC, press and hold the View button on Xbox, or press and hold the Touchpad on PlayStation.
• You can use the same controls to sprint and jump while mounted as you would when walking.
• To dismount, you can either use the same button mentioned above, or alternatively, crouch, block or use an ability for an immediate dismount.

Some additional tips

• Remember, you won’t be able to mount if you’re in combat: you must hide, run or fight first.
• Although you can add non-combat pets, companions and assistants to your Quickslot Wheel, you currently cannot add a mount to it.
• The latest additions, Random Favorite Mount and Random Mount, provide you with the flexibility to choose between having any random mount from your collections summoned each time you press the mount key or selecting specific favorite mounts to be summoned randomly.
• You can place any mount from your collection in any of your collected player homes using the Housing Editor. From there you will be prompted to create a path for your mount to walk around your home.
• Your companion summons their own mount as soon as you have summoned yours. You can select which of your collected mounts they use from the Companion Menu accessed through talking to them.

The Final Word

Ultimately, from the initial Sorrel Horse to prestigious Trial achievements, mounts in ESO are vital companions that can be summoned from the click of a button, offering speed, storage and a distinctive touch to your gaming experience.

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