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Horses in Crimson Desert level up through a trust system that increases as you interact with your mount. The maximum trust level is Level 5, and new skills unlock at each tier. There are three main methods to build trust.

Method 1: Petting Your Horse

Focus on your horse with CTRL (LB on controller), then press R to pet it. Each petting session gives a small amount of trust. There appears to be a daily limit on how much trust you can build this way, so do it consistently rather than trying to grind it all at once.

Method 2: Feeding Your Horse

Feed your horse by opening the inventory while near it and selecting horse-compatible food. You can also drop food on the ground near your horse. Trust from feeding appears to be capped at around three times per day. Stock up on these items from any Saddlery merchant:

Method 3: Riding

Simply riding your horse while exploring builds trust passively. This is the slowest method on its own, but since you ride your horse constantly, the gains add up over time. Combine it with regular petting and feeding for the fastest results.

Trust Levels and Skills

Each horse has skills that unlock as trust increases. The maximum trust level is 5. Higher-quality horses (such as legendary horses) have stronger skills at each tier. Check your horse's skill tree in the mount menu to see what unlocks at the next level.

Tips

• Pet and feed your horse daily before setting out. The combined gains from both methods each day add up quickly.

• Carry feed in your inventory at all times. Buying in bulk from Saddlery merchants is cheap.

• Different horses have different skill trees. Check what skills a horse offers before deciding which one to invest your time in.

• You can view your horse's current trust level and skills from the mount management screen.