Horses get all the glory in Crimson Desert — but if you actually want to survive the game’s harshest environments, lizard mounts are the secret weapon nobody talks about enough. Here’s every lizard mount, what makes each one special, and exactly where to tame them.
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All Crimson Desert Lizard Mounts — At A Glance
| Mount | Special Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Lizard | Climb vertical surfaces | Hernand Canyons |
| Frost Salamander | Immune to cold; navigates ice normally | Frozen Soul Mountain caves, Pailune |
| Sand Skimmer | Immune to quicksand; glides across dunes | Crimson Desert Sand Flats |
Why Lizard Mounts Are Underrated
Lizard mounts aren’t the fastest rides you can get in the game — in fact, you’d be better off avoiding them on regular terrain. But when it comes to utility, it’s hard to compete with them. Each lizard is effectively a specialist — built not for speed, but for accessing areas that would otherwise halt your progress entirely.
The Three Lizard Mounts Explained
Rock Lizard — The Rock Lizard is the best land mount if you’re planning to take shortcuts or go off-road. It allows you to climb vertical surfaces, making it perfect if you’re looking for a shortcut or want to explore some hidden crevice on a mountain. You can find and tame one across Hernand Canyons.
Frost Salamander — Traversing snowy terrain in Crimson Desert isn’t easy, even with some of the best mounts — it’s where the Frost Salamander shines. It’s immune to cold and allows you to navigate through slippery ice like you’re riding on a regular surface. To tame one, travel to the caves of Frozen Soul Mountain in Pailune. soompi
Sand Skimmer — The Sand Skimmer is a desert lizard that has adapted to traversing sand dunes without any issue. While mounted, it helps you navigate the stretches without needing to ride past quicksand, as it’s completely immune to the hazard. soompi Find and tame one across the Crimson Desert Sand Flats.
How to Tame Lizard Mounts
To tame a wild mount, move your left stick (controller) or press the direction keys (keyboard) in the opposite direction from where the mount is facing — until the taming bar fills up completely. soompi Make sure your stamina is topped up before attempting any tame.
Crimson Desert is Pearl Abyss’s ambitious open-world action RPG set in the continent of Pywel, featuring over 29 unique mounts across multiple animal and vehicle types.
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FAQs
Q: Are lizard mounts good for combat in Crimson Desert?
No — lizard mounts are utility specialists built for traversing harsh terrain like sand dunes, ice, and vertical cliffs, not for fighting enemies.
Q: Where do you find the Sand Skimmer lizard mount in Crimson Desert?
The Sand Skimmer can be found and tamed in the Crimson Desert Sand Flats, where it’s perfectly adapted to glide over dunes and ignore quicksand completely.
