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Circus Lion
April 6, 2026 at 04:57 PM
Added mount portrait image
The Circus Lion is a temporary mount in Crimson Desert and one of the most unusual mounts in the game. Unlike other predator mounts that must be subdued through combat, the Circus Lion can be mounted by simply walking up to it and pressing the mount button. It is found exclusively at The Laughing Marionette, a traveling circus located in the Demeniss region.
Despite sharing the same base stats as the wild Tiger (450 Health, 100 Attack, 45 Evade), the Circus Lion behaves quite differently. It is tame and approachable, letting players ride it without resistance.
At Level 1, the Circus Lion has the following base stats:
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Health | 450 |
Stamina | 100 |
Attack | 100 |
Evade | 45 |
Movement Speed | 1 |
Attack Speed | 1 |
Climb Speed Multiplier | 1 |
Swim Speed Multiplier | 1 |
Seats | 1 |
The Circus Lion sits near the circus tents at The Laughing Marionette in Demeniss. The circus is located between the "M" and second "E" of "Demeniss" on the world map, just outside the City of Demeniss.
Timing note: Guards in this area are hostile until after Chapter 8 of the main quest. If you visit before completing Chapter 8, you may need to deal with hostile guards to reach the lion.
Walk up to the seated lion (NPCs may be petting it) and press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox). No combat is required. You simply ride away.
Important: Do not wear a Mask when approaching the lion. If a mask is equipped, the Ride option will not appear. Unequip any mask before attempting to mount.
The Circus Lion is extremely fast but has a low stamina pool (100). It can cover short distances very quickly but tires rapidly during sustained sprinting.
Unlike wild predator mounts, the Circus Lion cannot attack enemies on its own. You can still use your equipped weapons while riding it, but the lion itself provides no offensive contribution. This is a notable difference from mounts like the Bear or Gristle Wolf, which have their own attack commands.
Cannot be stored: Taking the lion to a stable does not register it. It cannot be kept permanently.
Respawn delay: After the lion is lost or you dismount, it takes several in-game weeks to respawn at The Laughing Marionette.
No lion attacks: The lion has no attack commands of its own. All damage comes from the rider's weapons.
Lion - General lion information
The Laughing Marionette - The circus where the lion is found
Tiger - A wild big cat with identical stats
Mounts - All mounts in Crimson Desert
