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Legendary Mounts Guide
April 4, 2026 at 09:47 AM
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Patch 1.01.00 introduced five permanent legendary mounts that can be summoned at any time, each with unique stats and combat abilities. Three of them are classified as Legendary Animals (Silver Fang, Polar Bear, and Snow White Deer) while two are Boss Mounts (Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex and Rock Tusk Warthog). Unlike temporary mounts found in the wild, these legendary mounts stay with you permanently once unlocked and can be called in through the mount wheel by holding up on the D-pad.
Every legendary mount follows the same four-step acquisition process: defeat the creature, skin it (or collect the key item for boss mounts), visit a witch to craft a sigil, and consume the sigil from your inventory to permanently unlock the mount. Each mount brings different strengths to the table. Some excel at traversal speed, others at raw combat damage, and one even fights alongside you while you are on foot.
All five legendary mounts share the same unlock process. Understanding this flow before heading out will save you from missing a step and having to backtrack.
Defeat the creature. Travel to the mount's location and fight it. Legendary Animals are solo encounters against the creature itself, while Boss Mounts require you to defeat a mounted enemy rider in a two-phase battle.
Collect the key item. For Legendary Animals, you must skin the defeated creature to obtain the key item (for example, the Fang of the Silver Fang). For Boss Mounts, the key item drops automatically after the boss is defeated in a short cutscene.
Craft the sigil at a witch. Take the key item to any witch and open the crafting menu. Scroll to the very last tab to find the special sigil crafting option (listed under Craft Abyss Gear in the final section). Convert the key item into a Sigil of Solidarity.
Consume the sigil. Open your inventory, select the sigil, and press X (or the interact button) to consume it. The mount is now permanently unlocked. Hold up on the D-pad and cycle through your mount wheel to summon it.
If you have already killed any of these legendary creatures before Patch 1.01.00, you will receive an automatic pop-up in the extra rewards list when you load your save. This gives you the required key items without needing to fight them again.
While not strictly required for every mount, completing the legendary wolf questline through House Celeste is strongly recommended. It unlocks an item that reveals all legendary animal locations on the map, making the other hunts significantly easier.
To unlock the legendary wolf questline, you need to complete faction quests across several Hernand houses. The quest becomes available under House Celeste once you have done enough quests for the other houses.
Required faction progression in Hernand:
Complete quests for House Roberts, House Alfonso, and other available houses
Finish the Goldleaf Merchant Guild quests and Parish of Solumen quests
The "Silence from Afar" quest appears under House Celeste once enough faction progress is made
The final quest in this chain is "Howls from the North Gate," which tasks you with defeating Black Fang, a legendary wolf located in the Forest of Wolves north of the Sage's Peak. Upon defeating Black Fang, you receive Leebur's Soul, a key item that, when used from your inventory, permanently reveals the locations of all other legendary animals on your map. This makes tracking down Silver Fang, the Polar Bear, and the Snow White Deer far simpler.
Type: Legendary Animal
Location: Howling Hollow, a cave in northern Hernand near the Sage's Peak. Both Silver Fang and Black Fang share the same cave area. You can see their icons on the map once you have used Leebur's Soul.
Prerequisites: You must defeat Black Fang first through the House Celeste questline described above. Silver Fang will not appear in the cave until Black Fang has been dealt with.
Key Item: Fang of the Silver Fang (obtained by skinning the wolf after defeating it)
Bonus Drop: Silver Fang Helm, a unique headpiece with a wolf aesthetic
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | ~120 |
HP | ~1,100 |
~280 | |
Moderate | |
Speed | Moderate (slower than legendary horses and the Snow White Deer) |
Mounted Attack (R2): A lunging bite that deals solid damage to enemies in front of you.
Dismounted Combat Companion: Silver Fang is the only legendary mount that actively fights alongside you while you are on foot. When you dismount, the wolf will engage nearby enemies on its own, acting as a combat companion. This makes it uniquely valuable for tough encounters.
The fight itself is not particularly difficult. Silver Fang may try to flee outside the cave arena, but you can chase it down and finish it off in the open. Several regular wolves accompany Silver Fang inside the cave, so clear them out first or be prepared to fight them simultaneously.
Type: Legendary Animal
Location: Five-Finger Mountain, the northwesternmost point of Pailune in the Silver Mountains. This is the same area where the Darkbringer Greatsword can be found.
Prerequisites: None. The Polar Bear is available to fight as soon as you can reach its location. Using Leebur's Soul will mark it on the map, but you can also find it by simply traveling to Five-Finger Mountain.
Key Item: White Bear Claw (obtained by skinning the bear after defeating it)
Bonus Drop: White Bear Helm, a unique headpiece with a polar bear design
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | 180 (highest of all legendary mounts) |
HP | ~1,500 (highest of all legendary mounts) |
~200 | |
Lower than the wolf | |
Speed | Very Slow (not recommended for traversal) |
Standard Attack (R2): A heavy swipe that deals massive damage.
Alternate Attack (R1): A different claw swipe variant, also dealing high damage.
Multiple Attack Variants: The bear has several attack animations that all deal significant damage, making it the best mount for pure DPS output.
The Polar Bear is the best combat mount in terms of raw damage and survivability but the worst for travel due to its extremely slow speed and low stamina. Use fire attacks during the fight to knock the bear down repeatedly, making it writhe on the ground while you deal free damage. The bear has some cubs nearby when you find it. Be aware that the bear can occasionally become aggressive toward you after taming, which appears to be a bug.
You can heal the Polar Bear by slapping it, which restores its HP over time.
Type: Legendary Animal
Location: Between the letters A and I of "Pailune" on the map, near the Sanctum of Solace. Look for a pack of deer with one noticeably larger white stag that has oversized antlers.
Prerequisites: None. The Snow White Deer is available to hunt as soon as you can reach its location. Leebur's Soul will reveal its position on the map.
Key Item: Obtained by skinning the deer after defeating it
Bonus Drop: Throne of the White Knight, a unique decorative chair for your player house with a deer antler theme
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | Low (on paper, but charge ability hits very hard) |
HP | ~900 (decent) |
300+ (highest of all legendary mounts) | |
Low | |
Speed | Fast (not quite as fast as the best horses, but close) |
Charge Attack: Ram through enemies at speed, dealing heavy damage. Despite the low attack stat shown in the UI, the charge ability can one-shot most regular enemies.
The Snow White Deer is the easiest legendary animal to defeat. It will not attack you and instead tries to flee with the rest of the herd. Use a fire-imbued charged bow shot to knock it down immediately, then finish it off with a few melee strikes. You can also wear a deer cape or the deer helmet to blend in with the herd before striking.
This mount offers the best balance between speed and utility. Its high stamina and fast movement make it an excellent traversal mount, while the charge ability gives it surprising combat effectiveness despite its low base attack stat.
Type: Boss Mount
Location: Wayward Woods in Pailune, north of the Ridge Hunter Tannery. The boss patrols this area and must be tracked down.
Boss: Moren, the Mistwood Huntmaster. A powerful mounted enemy who rides the Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. The fight has two phases: after depleting the first health bar, Moren disappears and must be tracked again using your lantern or minimap (look for the large red boss circle).
Key Item: Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex Horn (drops automatically after defeating both phases)
This mount has the most complex unlock requirements of all five. You must progress through multiple faction questlines in a specific order:
Reach Chapter 8 or later in the main story to unlock access to the full set of Pailune Militia faction quests.
Complete all available Pailune Militia quests (up to 15 quests), including the Harpy Nest boss and the Blood Golem boss. Fast travel after finishing quests to trigger new ones to appear.
Unlock the Skulhorn Tribe faction quests. These become available after completing the Pailune Militia chain. Complete the Soul Shepherd's quest, which culminates in a fight against the White Horn Yeti boss.
Unlock the Longleaf Tribe faction quests. These appear after completing the Skulhorn Tribe chain. The specific quest you need is a bounty called "Concern of the Tannery" (also referred to as "Fog Over the Forest" or "The Sport Hunter").
Pick up the bounty notice at the Ridge Hunter Tannery camp. Clear the camp of enemies first, then interact with the bounty notice on a pillar in front of one of the houses.
Track and defeat Moren in the Wayward Woods. He patrols the area around the quest circle on your map.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | Low (~60) |
HP | ~1,000 (decent) |
300+ (very high) | |
Very Low | |
Speed | Moderate |
Hind Leg Kick (R2): A backward kick that deals moderate damage to enemies behind you.
Charge: A forward charge while riding at full speed. Decent for crowd control.
The Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex has high stamina but low attack and almost no defenses. It is the weakest of the five legendary mounts in direct combat. Its main appeal is the prestige of completing the long faction quest chain required to unlock it, and its distinctive horned appearance. Use fire attacks during the Moren boss fight to help dismount the rider.
Type: Boss Mount
Location: The Bordering Ruins area in the Crimson Desert region, east of the Red Sea on the right side of the map. The boss is located in the swampland between five ruins. Look for groups of enemies riding warthogs in this area.
Boss: The warthog rider with a red cape (quest: "Master of the Wetlands"). Like the Ibex boss, this fight has two phases. After depleting the first health bar, the boss disappears in smoke and must be tracked again. Check your minimap for the large red boss circle, as the boss often returns to the same area.
Key Item: Rock Tusk Warthog Tusk (drops automatically after defeating both phases)
The prerequisites for this boss are minimal compared to the Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex. You may need some progress in the Lords of Unclaimed Lands faction questline, which pertains to this region. However, multiple players have reported the quest appearing simply by traveling to the Bordering Ruins area in the Crimson Desert zone without any specific faction quest completion. The quest "Master of the Wetlands" triggers when you approach the area between the five ruins.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack | 100 |
HP | ~1,300 (second highest) |
~200 | |
Low | |
Speed | Moderate |
Charge: Similar to the Snow White Deer's charge, but with lower stamina it does not last as long. Can hit a handful of grouped enemies.
The boss fight is challenging due to the large number of warthog-riding enemies in the area. Bring your best gear and healing items. Fire attacks can help dismount the boss rider. After defeating the first phase, loot the defeated regular enemies while waiting for the boss to reappear, as it often returns to the same spot.
The following table compares all five legendary mounts across their key attributes to help you decide which ones to prioritize.
Mount | Type | Attack | HP | Speed | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Legendary Animal | ~120 | ~1,100 | ~280 | Moderate | Combat companion (fights while dismounted) | |
Polar Bear | Legendary Animal | 180 | ~1,500 | ~200 | Very Slow | Raw DPS and tanking |
Legendary Animal | Low | ~900 | 300+ | Fast | Traversal and charge attacks | |
Boss Mount | ~60 | ~1,000 | 300+ | Moderate | Prestige; high stamina | |
Boss Mount | 100 | ~1,300 | ~200 | Moderate | Balanced; charge attack |
Fire is your best friend. Fire-imbued attacks and fire arrows are extremely effective against all legendary animals. They cause knockdowns that leave the creature writhing on the ground, giving you free damage windows. Fire is also useful for dismounting the boss riders of the Ibex and Warthog.
Always skin legendary animals. After defeating a Legendary Animal (wolf, bear, or deer), you must press the skin button to collect the key item. If you forget to skin it, you will not receive the crafting material needed for the sigil.
Any witch works. You can craft the sigil at any witch in the game. The crafting option is in the very last tab of the crafting menu (Craft Abyss Gear, final section). The witch in Hernand is often the most convenient.
Do not forget to consume the sigil. After crafting the Sigil of Solidarity, you must open your inventory and use it. Simply having it in your inventory does not unlock the mount.
Fast travel triggers new quests. When working through the faction quest chains for the Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex, fast travel to any location after completing a quest. This can trigger the next quest in the chain to appear.
Use your lantern to track bosses. During the second phase of Boss Mount fights (Ibex and Warthog), the boss flees and must be found again. Use your lantern tracking ability or watch your minimap for the large red boss circle to relocate them.
Bring healing items to the Warthog fight. The Bordering Ruins area is densely populated with enemies riding warthogs. The sheer volume of attackers combined with the boss's heavy damage makes this the most challenging of the five encounters. Stock up on Palar Pills and food.
Town-friendly mounts. NPCs will not react negatively to you riding legendary mounts through towns. You can travel through populated areas without causing alarm.
Silver Fang for combat; Snow White Deer for travel. If you want a combat companion, Silver Fang is the clear winner since it fights independently while you are dismounted. For getting around the map quickly, the Snow White Deer's high speed and massive stamina pool make it the best choice.
Polar Bear for boss fights. With 180 attack and 1,500 HP, the Polar Bear deals more damage than most players can at similar gear levels. Use it as a mounted damage platform for difficult boss encounters, even though it is too slow for general exploration.
All five legendary mounts are worth pursuing for completionists, but if you want to prioritize, go for Silver Fang first (its combat companion ability is unmatched), then the Snow White Deer for traversal, and the Polar Bear for its devastating attack power. The Icicle Edge Alpine Ibex and Rock Tusk Warthog are primarily prestige unlocks with more situational utility.
For a broader overview of every mount in the game, see the Mounts page or the All Mounts Comparison table.
