Age of Mounts

Prerequisites

Except for the horse “ Royal War Steed ” and the spider “ Shadow of Zath ”, all mounts require the purchase of a permit.

4 riding training are available in the game:

1. “ Basic Riding Training ”, it allows the use of basic mounts,
   • Also provides the “ Mount Ability: Quick Dismount ” ability.
2. “ Advanced Riding Training ”, enables galloping on fast horses,
3. “ Exotic Creature Handling ”, allows riding tigers and wolves,
4. “ Prime Bear Training ”, allows parading on prime bears.

The last riding training is not available in the game; only the Funcom shop offers this permit by purchasing the “ Complete Riding Training ” which, as its name suggests, provides all the riding trainings in the game.

The various riding training permits

The “ Mount Ability: Quick Dismount ”

This ability allows, as its name suggests, to quickly dismount from your mount, even while moving! Most mounts allow its use.

This ability has a variable cooldown that depends on the archetype. Rogues will have a cooldown of 30 seconds while other archetypes will have a cooldown of 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

always faster, always further

It is possible to increase the speed and/or duration of running by using various objects.

1. The “ Velocity ” buff increases movement speed by 6% outside of combat, This buff is given by the companion “ Fleet Cinder Fu Dog ”,
2. The “ Rune Stone of the Royal Stables ” reduces stamina loss when sprinting on a mount,
3. Various equipment can further increase the character's movement speed.

Spiders

The big advantage of spiders is their ability to reduce fall damage. Coupled with the Eiglophian Mountains mount rune, the fall damage reduction rises to +70%. This allows for the wildest jumps without dying.

Special abilities of spiders

• -35 destabilization chance,
• +40% resistance to fall damage,
• -40% on the duration of the fall damage debuff,
• Rears up when pressing the “ space ” bar,
• The ability “ Mount Ability: Venomous Split ”.

Obtaining a Spider

They are mainly obtained through the “ Rewards ” of subscriptions in the in-game shop > “ Rewards ” button.

1. The first one after 360 days of subscription.
2. The second one starting from 1,080 days of subscription.

Other spiders may be offered during special events/chests or are purchasable via the merchant. The permit is obtained automatically by mounting a spider.

Camels

This mount does not allow auto-binds or teleports, and sometimes, it's impossible to speak to a lying down or sitting NPC!

Special abilities of camels

• -20 destabilization chance,
• Spits when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a Camel

• A free slow camel once you reach 1,000 achievement points. Therefore, it is possible to have this camel right from character creation, but it can only be ridden after obtaining the “ Basic Riding Training ” permit.
• A fast camel is available at the Reliquary of Old Tarantia (x837; y511) for 1 Rare Relic, 120 Simple Relics III, and 15 gold pieces.
• Some camels are also available in the game's shop.

Slow Horses

Special abilities of slow horses

These mounts have the particularity of offering various dedicated abilities such as:

• -20 destabilization chance. Note that the “ Cold Flame Nightmare ” offers -50 destabilization chance,
• Mounted charge,
• Trample,
• Kick,
• Equestrian dance,
• Equestrian salute.
• Rears up when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a Slow Horse

They are available starting at level 40. To obtain one, you need to visit:

• The “ Stable Master ” in one of the main cities of the game:
  • Old Tarantia (x789; y471),
  • Conarch (👨94; y434),
  • Khemi (x940; y1107).
• The “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• The Northern Grasslands (x451; y1406) when you reach rank 4 in the “ Hyrkanians ” faction,
• In-game shop rewards once you have at least 540 days of subscription to obtain the “ Cold Flame Nightmare ”,
• In the in-game shop, through the first two leveling boxes (level 5 and 20).

The cost is 75 silver coins for the horse + 25 silver coins for the “ Basic Riding Training ” permit.

Apart from achievements, not many people use them anymore because they are too expensive/slow.

Fast Horses

They are only available at level 80. The cost starts from 50 gold coins (up to 200 gold coins, excluding merchant).

Special abilities of fast horses

These mounts have the particularity of offering various dedicated abilities such as:

• from -25 to -50 destabilization chance,
• +590 protection (Tarpani Stallion only)
• Mounted charge,
• Trample,
• Kick,
• Equestrian dance,
• Equestrian salute.
• Rears up when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a Fast Horse

To ride them, you will need to obtain:

• The “ Basic Riding Training ” permit (25 silver coins),
• The “ Advanced Riding Training ” permit (50 gold coins).

Totaling 100 gold coins, 25 silver coins (for the cheaper horses!)

To obtain the horse, you need to go to:

• The “ Stable Master ” in one of the main cities of the game:
  • Old Tarantia (x789; y471),
  • Conarch (👨94; y434),
  • Khemi (x940; y1107).
• The “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ” at:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467),
• The Northern Grasslands (x451; y1406) when you reach rank 4 in the “ Hyrkanians ” faction,
• in the “ Rewards ” of the in-game shop once you have at least 60 days of subscription to obtain the “ Royal War Steed ”. It has the particularity of not requiring a permit and can be mounted as soon as you enter Tortage with a new character. A true King/Queen in Tortage!

Lions

There is only one lion mount! It was given away during the 10th anniversary of Age of Conan.

Special abilities of lions

• -35 destabilization chance,
• Roars when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a lion

The lion was obtainable during a specific event. Funcom may add it again, someday…

Wolves

Among the most coveted mounts, the wolf is obtained by leveling the “ Wolves of the Steppes ” faction in Khitai (level 80) (Get the “ Rise of the Godslayer ” expansion). It grows as an offensive companion through the faction's quests until it becomes a true mount according to the player's will (or not).

Special abilities of wolves

• -35 destabilization chance,
• The “ Mount Ability: Terrifying Howl ”, which reveals nearby stealthed characters,
• Howls when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a wolf

Although obtained through quests, this mount is not free; you will need to acquire:

• The “ Basic Riding Training ” permit (25 silver coins),
• The “ Advanced Riding Training ” permit (50 gold coins),
• A “ Horsehair Blanket ” (800 marks of consideration and 10 gold coins),
• The “ Exotic Creature Handling ” permit (300 marks of consideration and 20 gold coins).

Totaling 80 gold coins, 25 silver coins, and 1,100 marks of consideration.

Vendors offer the wolf:

• “ Contraption Merchant ”:
  • Khemi (x981; y1195),
  • Conarch (x228; y567),
  • Old Tarantia (x997; 680).
• “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• “ Clerk [Faction Weapons and Accessories] ” in the Coast of Ardashir (Get the “ The Savage Cost of Turan ” expansion) (x408; y649), you must first reach rank 4 in the Hand of Glory faction and have 500 marks of consideration, 200 rare trophies, and 5 gold coins.
• “ Ciaran the Kennel Master ” at The Pit Master's Arena (via the Field of the Dead x238; y560).

Mammoths

Riding through the wild lands atop this imposing mount can be a dream the first time one sets eyes on such a creature. The reality is quite different… You cannot use this type of mount anywhere, as it is considered a siege mount! The mammoth remains appreciated in PvP sieges for attacking walls, providing increased health to the character.

Special abilities of mammoths

• +1,900 health,
• -40 destabilization chance
• Trumpets when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a mammoth

• Vendor “ Wolf Pict Envoy ” :
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x981; y1195),
  • Conarch (x228; y567).
• “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ” :
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• “ Ciaran the Kennel Master ” at The Pit Master's Arena (near Field of the Dead x238; y560).
• In the in-game shop.

Bears

• Slow bears
• Fast bears

Special abilities of bears

• -100 destabilization chance,
• +100% resistance to stunning,
• +100% resistance to pinning,
• +100% resistance to knockdown.
• Growls when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a bear

• Vendor “ Hammond the Bear Tamer ” (👨86; y634) in Conarch.

Panthers

Special abilities of panthers

• -35 destabilization chance,
• Roars when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a panther

Panther was obtainable during a specific event. Funcom may add it again, someday…

Rhinoceroses

Riding through the wild lands atop this imposing mount can be a dream the first time one sets eyes on such a creature. The reality is quite different… You cannot use this type of mount anywhere, as it is considered a siege mount! The rhinoceros remains appreciated in PvP sieges for attacking walls, providing increased health to the character.

Special abilities of rhinoceroses

• +1,900 health,
• -40 destabilization chance,
• Appears to charge when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a rhinoceros

Rhinoceroses are available from vendors:

• “ Wolf Pict Envoy ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x981; y1195),
  • Conarch (x228; y567).
• “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• “ Clerk [Faction Weapons and Accessories] ” in the Coast of Ardashir (Get the “ The Savage Cost of Turan ” expansion) (x408; y649), requiring rank 4 in the Hand of Glory faction and 10 gold coins.

A killer rhinoceros can be purchased through this link.

Scorpions

Special abilities of scorpions

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Obtaining a scorpion

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Tigers

Among the most coveted mounts, the tiger is obtained by leveling the “ Tamarin's Tiger ” faction in Khitai (level 80) (Get the “ Rise of the Godslayer ” expansion). It grows as an offensive companion through the faction's quests until it becomes a true mount according to the player's will (or not).

Special abilities of tigers

• -35 destabilization chance,
• The tiger from the Tamarin's Tiger faction (exclusive) has the ability to become invisible,
• Roars when pressing the “ space ” bar.

Obtaining a tiger

Although obtained through quests, this mount is not free. You will need to acquire:

• The “ Basic Riding Training ” permit (25 silver coins),
• The “ Advanced Riding Training ” permit (50 gold coins),
• A “ Horsehair Blanket ” (800 marks of consideration and 10 gold coins),
• The “ Exotic Creature Handling ” permit (300 marks of consideration and 20 gold coins).

Totaling 80 gold coins, 25 silver coins, and 1,100 marks of consideration.

Vendors offer tigers:

• “ Contraption Merchant ”:
  • Khemi (x981; y1195),
  • Conarch (x228; y567),
  • Old Tarantia (x997; 680).
• “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• “ Clerk [Faction Weapons and Accessories] ” in the Coast of Ardashir (Get the “ The Savage Cost of Turan ” expansion) (x408; y649), requiring rank 4 in the Hand of Glory faction and having 500 marks of consideration, 200 rare trophies, and 5 gold coins,
• “ Ciaran the Kennel Master ” at The Pit Master's Arena (near the Field of the Dead x238; y560).

Yoths

Special abilities of yoths

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Obtaining a yoth

• Vendor “ Gilding Vendor [Social Items] ”:
  • Old Tarantia (x969; y594),
  • Khemi (x820; y1124),
  • Conarch (x225; y467).
• In-game shop.

Several videos about mounts

sources :

• Mounts and Mounted Combat
• Rise of the Godslayer - Mounts
• Exclusive Mounts - Time limited offer
• Membership
• New Loyalty Reward
• Celebrating 10 YEARS of Age of Conan
• Celebrating 11 YEARS of Age of Conan
• 12th Anniversary Event: May 19 - June 9