One of the key features of Diablo 4 is its open world. There are lots of events and activities to participate in all over the map, and Waypoints in major cities usually are not enough to satisfy the players' needs. To provide the best user experience, Diablo 4 introduces a variety of awe-inspiring mounts, each with its unique characteristics and visual flair. From fierce warhorses to mythical creatures, players will find a mount that suits their style. Mounts are not mere cosmetic enhancements but powerful allies that aid players by enhancing movement speed or even engaging in combat alongside the player. These abilities ensure that mounts serve as more than just a mode of transportation. Spur and Dismount skills are viable for all characters, but each class has an extra Mount Skill to use instead of a regular Dismount. Such skills give you an upper hand as you jump back into combat, with Spur increasing movement speed.
Spectral Charger, is a favorite of many. |
You won't be able to use the Mount system from the very beginning. You will need to progress the campaign up to Act IV. To unlock your first mount, Old Nell Steed, complete the "Donan's Favor" Priority Quest in Kyovashad. It's hard to miss it. Obtaining different mounts is an adventure in itself. They can be looted in specific areas, procured from Stable Masters, purchased with premium currency, obtained through co-brand deals or Twitch drops, or acquired by other various means (some may be unavailable now). With each new mount acquired, players expand their collection, as these mounts will be available for all characters tied to the account.
All mounts are normalized, so you don't have to worry about getting the best speed or durability. The only thing that changes across various mounts is their look. Beyond their inherent abilities, mounts can be customized to reflect a player's individuality. Through the use of cosmetic enhancements and equipment, players can personalize their mounts, imbuing them with a distinct visual identity. From extravagant armor and unique saddles to decorative adornments, the options for customization are vast. These cosmetics are primarily obtainable through selective farming and have no effect on gameplay. You can customize your beloved companion at the Stable Master in most cities and outposts.
Temptation Mount, included in the Deluxe edition. |
If your goal is to catch them all, here is a handy list of locations where you should look for specific Mount.
Mount Name | Acquisition Method |
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Old Nell Mount | Acquired for free from Stable Master after completing Donan's Favor Priority quest |
Blood Bay Mount | Random Drop in Kehjistan |
Brigand's Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Buckskin Bay Mount | Random Drop in Kehjistan |
Caldeum Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Cavalier's Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Decaying Mount | Random Drop by Treasure Goblins |
Dustback Mount | Random Drop in Dry Steppes |
Executioner's Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Granite-coat Mount | Random Drop in Scosglen |
Marshback Mount | Random Drop in Hawezar |
Marsh Roan Mount | Random Drop in Hawezar |
Pale Mount | Random Drop in Fractured Peaks |
Seal Brown Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Spotted Shale-coat Mount | Random Drop in Scosglen |
Striped Steppe Mount | Random Drop in Dry Steppes |
Taiga Roan Mount | Random Drop in Fractured Peaks |
Trapper's Mount | Random Drop anywhere |
Bloody Liquid Mount | Defeat Echo of Lilith |
Bloody Mount (PvP) | Field of Hatred Stable Master or purchased for 100,000 Red Dust |
Grey Steed Mount | Purchase from Stable Master for 20,000 Gold |
Ingot Mount | Part of The Weight of Gold Prestige Mount Armor set in the store |
Liath Icehowl Mount | Part of the Crypt Hunter Add-On set in the store |
Light Bearer Mount | Pre-order any Diablo 4 edition |
Mottled Steed Mount | Purchase from Stable Master for 20,000 Gold |
Primal Instinct Mount | Twitch drop from June 2023 |
Spectral Charger Mount | Nightmare Dungeon reward or part of The Gathering Legions events |
Temptation Mount | Purchase Diablo 4 Deluxe or Ultimate edition |
Triune Charger Mount | Three-fold Nightmare Prestige Mount Armor set in the store |
Plains Yearling Mount | Yet to be found (or added to the game at all) |
Grisly Calico Mount | Yet to be found (or added to the game at all) |
It's impossible to rank mounts by their virtues as they're all the same in terms of usability, but they do vary in rarity or price. New mounts are continuously being added to the game as event rewards or microtransactions, so attempting to form a list to rank them is futile. Consider the aesthetic appeal of a mount and whether it aligns with your personal tastes (Many players seem to like The Spectral Charger due to its unique ghostly appearance). After all, you'll be spending a significant amount of time riding it, so choose one that you find visually appealing. If you want to show off, try to obtain a mount considered rare or valuable.
Bloody Liquid Steed, a revered reward for defeating Uber Lilith. |
The default Keybind to summon your Mount is the Z Key. It is instant action, but it does have a few seconds of Cooldown time after dismounting, so you can't spam it. The most important ability of your Mount is the Spur, which prompts it to a shot gallop. To activate it, you should use your Evade button, which usually means the Spacebar. It can store up to 3 Charges for rapid acceleration of movement. It is also worth noting that Cooldown Reduction modifiers on your Gear affect those charges too. By changing your cursor distance from your character, you can manipulate the speed of your horse. To activate the best speed, you should have your cursor far away from you. On the other hand, if you want to show off your majestic horse you can perform a slow walk if you place the cursor right beneath your character.
While you journey through the world of Sanctum and loot valuable equipment, you should not forget about your companion. Bardings, also known as horse armor, are protective coverings designed to be worn by horses. They serve the decorative role to customize your mount even more. There are many types of bardings, each with a distinguishable look to them. You should try to mix them up with various Horses to see which one you like the most!
The Temptation mounts look much more fierce with the armor on! |
Barding Name | Acquisition Method |
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Barding of Elemental Fury | Random Drop in any region |
Barding of Mount Arreat | Random Drop in any region |
Barding of Rathma | Random Drop in any region |
Barding of the Sightless Eye | Random Drop in any region |
Brigandine Barding | Random Drop in any region |
Elder Druid Barding | Random Drop in any region |
Lorath’s Barding | Random Drop in any region |
Old Blanket | Random Drop in any region |
Phantom Barding | Random Drop in any region |
Traveling Merchant’s Tack | Random Drop in any region |
Hawezar Barding | Random Drop in the Hawezar region |
Hawezar Tack | Random Drop in the Hawezar region |
Kehjistani Barding | Random Drop in the Kehjistani region |
Kehjistani Tack | Random Drop in the Kehjistani region |
Pale Barding | Random Drop in the Fractured Peaks region |
Pale Tack | Random Drop in the Fractured Peaks region |
Scosglen Barding | Random Drop in the Scosglen region |
Scosglen Tack | Random Drop in the Scosglen region |
Steppe Barding | Random Drop in the Dry Steppes region |
Steppe Tack | Random Drop in the Dry Steppes region |
The Bloody Warlord’s Barding | Purchase for 85,000 Red Dust |
The Brutal Wizard’s Barding | Purchase for 40,000 Red Dust |
The Cruel Assassin’s Barding | Purchase for 40,000 Red Dust |
The Dark Knight’s Barding | Purchase for 40,000 Red Dust |
The Demonic Warlord’s Barding | Purchase for 85,000 Red Dust |
Bloodfiend Advent Mount Armor | Included in Bloodfiend Advent Mount Bundle |
Brackish Fetch Mount Armor | Included in Brackish Fetch Mount Bundle |
Death’s Burden Mount Armor | Included in Death’s Burden Mount Bundle |
Faithless Cage Mount Armor | Included in Three-Fold Nightmare Bundle |
Keras Bullion Mount Armor | Included in The Weight of Gold Prestige Bundle |
Horadric Tack Mount Armor | Earned by reaching level 50 in Hardcore Mode (all classes) |
Lamplighter’s Tack Mount Armor | Earned by completing an Ancestral Nightmare Dungeon in a party |
Trade Consortium Tack Armor | Earned by exploring all of Estuar |
The Caparison of Faith Mount | Pre-order any edition |
The Hellborn Carapace Barding | Deluxe or Ultimate Editions purchased |
Trophies add yet another layer of customization for your mount. These trophies often serve as decorative or display items, showcasing the player's accomplishments and collection. Mount trophies are essentially souvenirs or tokens that players receive as recognition for their heroic deeds. Players can showcase their collection of mount trophies as a way to demonstrate their progress, dedication, and achievements within the game. You can obtain mount trophies through various means, such as completing challenging achievements, defeating difficult bosses, completing specific quests, or participating in special events.
Hanging Skull sends out a powerful message! |
Trophy Name | Complete the Challenge |
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Decaying Shaman's Skull | World Boss Slayer |
Elemental Heart | Trophy Hunter |
Gruesome Banner | Enemy of Sanctuary |
Horadric Tome | World Event Master |
Iron Reliquary | Seasoned Paragon |
Lamplighter's Lantern-Staff | Echo Destroyer |
Trade Consortium Strongbox | Altar of Lilith Collector |
Triune Blood Font | Master Potion Brewer |
Trophy Name | PVE Only |
Ashava's Bone Fragment | Slay Ashava, the Pestilent, World Boss |
Avarice's Gilded Horn | Slay Avarice, the Gold Cursed, World Boss |
Bone-Caged Heart | Slay the Wandering Death World Boss |
Butcher's Cleaver | Slay the Butcher |
Assassin's Satchel | Random drop when slaying Assassins |
Bandit Family | Random drop when slaying Bandits |
Beast's Skull | Random drop when slaying Beasts |
Blood Lord's Staff | Random drop when slaying Vampires |
Dark Banner | Random drop when slaying Cultists |
Elder Druid's Totem | Random drop via Tree of Whispers Caches |
Fallen Family | Random drop when slaying Fallen Shamans |
Shield of Mount Arreat | Random drop when slaying Treasure Goblins |
Signal Horn | Random drop from Helltides and Nightmare Dungeons |
Steppe Fetish Mask | Random drop from Helltides |
Witch's Travel Totem | Random drop when slaying Treasure Goblins |
Trophy Name | PVP Only |
Crest of Rathma | Random drop when slaying other players |
Dark Knight's Strongbox | Purchased from Fariba in Alzuuda for 30,000 Red Dust |
Brutal Wizard's Standard | Purchased from Fariba in Alzuuda for 30,000 Red Dust |
Cruel Assassin's Saddlebag | Purchased from Fariba in Alzuuda for 30,000 Red Dust |
Bloody Warlord's Warning | Purchased from Fariba in Alzuuda for 75,000 Red Dust |
Demonic Warlord's Windchimes | Purchased from Fariba in Alzuuda for 75,000 Red Dust |
Trophy Name | In-game Shop |
Dead Sea Vessel | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Mariner Will | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Morgan's Cage | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Mort | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Bleeding Caduceus | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Sanguine Reliquary | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Message of the Triune | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Unholy Grail | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Klath-Ulna's Tithe | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
Sanctus | Purchased from the in-game Shop |
END NOTE This is the first version of our Guide to Diablo 4 Mounts released early in Season 1. The game is still new, so some aspects are most likely going to change in the future, and surely new content related to mounts will be added in the future, so we will do our best to update it regularly! If you have any Guide or article requests, please post them in the Comments section below. We will be happy to cover the most popular topics quicker. Also, we hope that you have found this guide useful and informative. Also, we will be happy to receive constructive criticism that will help us improve our future work, so don't hesitate to give us your feedback. |
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