Tired of horses and dragons? Crimson Desert has something far more exciting waiting in its late-game zones — fully pilotable mechanical mounts that double as weapons of destruction. There are three in total, and each one requires a very different approach to unlock. Here’s your complete guide.
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Why Mechanical Mounts Are Special
Mechanical mounts in Crimson Desert are mechanical exosuits that provide you with protection and combat ability when you travel in them — making them fundamentally different from animal mounts. There are three available: the Scout Automaton, the Golden Star Mech, and the A.T.A.G. Threads
All 3 Mechanical Mounts — How to Get Each One
| Mount | Type | How to Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Automaton | Exploration Mech | Blueprint from Marni’s Laboratorium; craft at Delesyia Workshop | Late-game exploration & mapping |
| Golden Star Mech | Combat Mech | Defeat the mechanical dragon boss; collect the dropped Mount Key | Combat and power |
| A.T.A.G. (All-Terrain Armored Gear) | Combat Vehicle | Unlocked during Chapter 10 at Gorthak | Battlefield dominance |
Scout Automaton — The Explorer’s Best Friend
The Scout Automaton is the preferred vehicle for long-distance mapping and late-game exploration. Its primary blueprint is found inside a treasure chest in Marni’s Museum/Laboratorium complex north of the Sanctum of Devotion. Once you have the blueprint, this mount must be crafted at the Delesyia Workshop. It features a built-in lantern and infinite stamina, making it the best mount for surveying the vast map. The Korea Times
Golden Star Mech — The Boss Drop Reward
Once the massive mechanical dragon is defeated, it drops a unique Mount Key. Taking this key allows you to permanently unlock and pilot your own Golden Star Mech. You do not need to craft this item — the key is the direct unlock. The Korea Times
A.T.A.G. — The Ultimate War Machine
The A.T.A.G. comes into play during Chapter 10, when you must defeat mecha creatures assaulting the Ironflame Orcs’ bastion of Gorthak. It boasts a rapid-fire machine gun, a defense array, a ramming maneuver, a wide-area blast cannon, and an EMP discharge. You can later upgrade the A.T.A.G. with lasers, pincers, and heavy plating. Yahoo!
Crimson Desert by Pearl Abyss is already being celebrated for its extraordinarily diverse mount system — and the mechanical options are among the most unique in any open-world RPG to date.
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FAQs
How many mechanical mounts are there in Crimson Desert?
There are exactly three mechanical mounts in Crimson Desert — the Scout Automaton, the Golden Star Mech, and the A.T.A.G. — each unlocked through distinct in-game methods.
Where do I find the Scout Automaton blueprint in Crimson Desert?
The Scout Automaton blueprint is located inside a treasure chest in Marni’s Laboratorium complex north of the Sanctum of Devotion, and must then be crafted at the Delesyia Workshop.
