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Lion
March 28, 2026 at 05:00 AM
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The Lion is a temporary mount in Crimson Desert that can be found at The Laughing Marionette, a circus located in the Demeniss region. Unlike horses, the lion cannot be permanently tamed, registered at a stable, or summoned on demand. It functions as a rideable animal for as long as you remain mounted, but it becomes unavailable once you dismount.
The lion is one of several temporary mounts scattered across Pywel that offer unique riding experiences outside the standard horse taming system. Other temporary mounts include bears, cows, camels, feathered raptors, and giant iguanas.
The lion can be found at The Laughing Marionette, a circus attraction in the Demeniss region. This is the same location associated with the Keglord Garnier boss encounter during the Nightmare on Stage quest line. The circus features various exotic animals and performers, and the lion is kept as part of the entertainment.
To ride the lion, you need to steal it from the circus. The process involves the following steps:
Remove your Mask: Make sure you do not have a Mask equipped. Wearing a Mask disables the option to interact with the lion. This is the opposite of stealing livestock, which requires a Mask.
Approach the lion: Walk up to the lion at the circus grounds and wait for the ride prompt to appear on screen.
Mount it: Press the interact button to climb onto the lion and begin riding it.
Be aware that taking the lion may count as stealing and could attract attention from nearby NPCs.
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Type | Temporary mount |
Permanence | Cannot be registered, stabled, or summoned |
Region | Found in Demeniss at The Laughing Marionette circus |
Dismount Behavior | The lion becomes unavailable after dismounting |
Combat | Can be used for basic mounted traversal |
The lion is part of the game's temporary mount system. In Crimson Desert, only horses and certain story-related mounts (such as the Blackstar Dragon and the ATAG Mech) are permanent. Most exotic animals, including bears, lions, cows, camels, raptors, and giant iguanas, function as temporary rides that last only until the player dismounts.
This design choice has been a point of community discussion, with many players expressing a desire for permanent taming options for exotic mounts. As of the current version of the game, there is no way to keep a lion permanently.
Double-check that you have unequipped any Mask before visiting the circus, or the ride option will not appear.
Consider exploring the Demeniss region thoroughly while mounted on the lion, as it offers a fun change of pace from standard horse travel.
The Laughing Marionette is worth visiting regardless of the lion mount, as it ties into the Nightmare on Stage quest and the Keglord Garnier boss fight.
