If you are exploring the massive world of Crimson Desert, knowing how to summon your mount quickly is one of the first things you need to learn. The game’s map is huge, packed with forests, cliffs, towns, and battle zones, so walking everywhere on foot can slow your progress significantly.
The good news is that summoning mounts in Crimson Desert is simple once you understand how the system works. Whether you are using your first horse or a special creature unlocked later in the story, the process remains easy and fast.
How To Summon Your Mount
Summoning a mount in Crimson Desert can be done almost anytime while exploring the open world.
The default controls are:
- Press H on keyboard (PC)
- Press Up on the D-pad (controller)
Once you press the summon button, your currently selected mount will appear near your character after a short delay.
This works for your starter horse as well as other unlocked mounts later in the game.
The mount usually spawns close to your position, making it easy to get moving immediately.
Using The Mount Wheel
In many cases, especially when you have more than one mount unlocked, you may need to use the mount selection wheel.
To open it:
- Hold H on keyboard
- Hold Up on the D-pad
This opens a radial menu or quick wheel that shows your available mounts.
Move your mouse or joystick toward the mount icon you want to use, then release the button.
The selected mount will then be summoned beside you.
This system is especially useful later in the game when you unlock special mounts like wolves, bears, or even flying mounts.
How To Switch Between Different Mounts
A common mistake players make is thinking the summon button automatically cycles through all owned mounts.
It does not.
The summon button only calls the currently active mount.
To switch mounts:
- Open the radial menu
- Highlight the mount you want
- Confirm the selection
- Use the summon button again
If you have unlocked multiple horses or rare creatures, always make sure the correct one is selected before calling it.
This saves time and prevents confusion.
When You First Unlock Your Horse
Early in the story, you receive your first horse, usually during the opening hours of gameplay.
Many players get confused after a story cutscene because the horse is no longer physically beside them.
Do not worry.
You do not need to return to where you left it.
Simply use the summon key, and it will come directly to your location.
This is one of the most convenient traversal features in the game.
Why Your Mount Is Not Summoning
Sometimes the game will not let you summon a mount.
This usually happens because of your location.
Common restricted areas include:
- Indoor spaces
- Tight caves
- mission instances
- steep or uneven terrain
- crowded structures
- story event zones
If this happens, move to a flatter and more open area.
Once there is enough space, try summoning again.
Usually, the issue gets fixed immediately.
Special Mounts In Crimson Desert
As you progress deeper into the game, you unlock more than just horses.
Some of the mounts include:
- Bears
- Wolves
- Deer
- Dragon mounts
- mechanical vehicles
- special quest mounts
These are summoned using the same basic method.
However, some rare mounts must first be registered after unlocking them.
For example, after defeating or taming a legendary creature, you may need to craft or use a mount token, sigil, or registration item.
Only after this step will the mount appear in your summon wheel.
A lot of players miss this part.If your rare mount is missing, check your inventory for an unused mount token.
Best Time To Use Mounts
Mounts are most useful for:
- fast world exploration
- reaching quest objectives
- escaping enemy zones
- mounted combat
- crossing long roads quickly
