Patch 1.06 introduced a massive wave of tameable special mounts to Crimson Desert — from Bears and Boars to Lions, Tigers, and even Raptors — all of which can now be permanently added to your inventory. But first, you need to find them. Here’s exactly where to look. GamesRadar+
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All Special Mounts — Crimson Desert Types & How to Get Them
| Special Mount | Taming Method | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | Attack to stagger, then mount | Found roaming wild across Pailune region |
| Boar | Attack to stagger, then mount | Found in Crimson Desert region |
| Wolf | Attack to stagger, then mount | Roams near forested zones |
| Tiger | Subdue + feed chicken | Rainforest north of Beardtree Gorge |
| Lion | Eliminate females first, fight male + feed chicken | Below Varnia, above Traders’ Expanse |
| Raptor | Attack to stagger, then mount | Found north and east of Tashkalp |
| Giant Iguana | Unique taming method | Tashkalp region |
| Camel | Unique taming method | Furthest northeast / Trader’s Expanse |
| Deer | Feed to gain trust | Peaceful — no combat needed |
| Mountain Goat | Feed to gain trust | Highland areas |
| Kuku Bird | Feed to gain trust | Various biomes |
How Taming Works in Patch 1.06
If you want to tame a special mount like a Tiger, Lion, Wolf, or Bear, here’s the process: find the animal and attack it. After doing enough damage, it should collapse to the ground — stunned, not dead. Approach it and a “Ride” option should appear. Trigger that. GamesRadar+
Some animals will have unique taming methods, while those labelled ferocious will be tamable by subduing and then feeding them to gain their trust. Feeding animals that aren’t tamable won’t impact their trust level. TechRaptor
Raptor Location: North & East of Tashkalp
Raptors can be found mounted by hostile NPCs north and east of Tashkalp. Knock the rider off, damage the raptor enough to stagger it, then mount before it recovers. They’re one of the most aggressive special mounts to tame but worth the effort for their combat speed. TheGamer
Rock Tusk Warthog: Bordig Camp
If you want to unlock the Rock Tusk Warthog, make your way to the Bordig Camp in the Crimson Desert region — southeast of Tashkalp and northwest of Red River. The place is heavily guarded by boar-riding bandits, and your main target is Ravok of the Savage Fangs, which is part of the faction quest called Lords of the Unclaimed Lands — Savage Fang. GameSpot
Where to Buy Special Saddles
Saddles for special mounts can be found at different saddleries across the world, with 8 different saddlers each having access to one or two special saddles. Key locations include: TechRaptor
Pailune Saddlery (speak to Eldred) for Bear and Ibex Saddles; Eastern Hills south of Delesyia (speak to Randelle) for the Warthog Saddle; Tommaso’s eastern district Saddlery (speak to Alima) for the Giant Iguana Saddle; and Varnia’s southwest district Saddlery (speak to Zara) for the Embroidered Camel Saddle. GameRant
According to Pearl Abyss on Wikipedia, the studio’s live-service expertise from Black Desert Online is clearly driving Crimson Desert’s rapid, player-focused post-launch updates — and the special mounts system is the clearest example yet.
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FAQs
Where can I find Raptors and Wolves as special mounts in Crimson Desert?
Raptors are found north and east of Tashkalp, often mounted by hostile NPCs, while Wolves roam forested zones — both are tamed by attacking them until stunned, then mounting when the prompt appears.
What patch added special mounts to Crimson Desert and how do you register them permanently?
Patch 1.06.00 added the special mounts system — after taming an animal by subduing and feeding it, you can register it permanently from the new special mounts tab in your inventory.
