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How to Summon and Use Mounts in The Elder Scrolls Online

Key Takeaways

  • Mounts provide faster transportation and increased inventory space in ESO
  • You get your first free mount (Sorrel Horse) at level 10 as a milestone reward
  • To summon a mount, equip it from Collections and press the mount hotkey (default H on PC)

As an experienced ESO player, I understand the importance of mounts for efficient travel and inventory management. This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about obtaining, summoning, and using mounts in The Elder Scrolls Online.

Obtaining Mounts

There are several ways to acquire mounts in ESO:

Free Mounts

  • Sorrel Horse: Awarded as a milestone reward when you reach level 10[1][4]
  • Event Mounts: Occasionally earned through special in-game events

Purchasable Mounts

  • Stable Mounts: Basic horse mounts like Bay Dun, Brown Paint, and Midnight Steed can be bought from Stablemasters for 42,700 gold each[4][5]
  • Crown Store Mounts: A wide variety of unique mounts are available for purchase in the Crown Store using Crowns (premium currency) [4]

Earned Mounts

  • Ebon Dwarven Wolf: Obtained by finding and scrying multiple leads through the Antiquities system[6]
  • Trial Mounts: Rewarded for completing difficult veteran trials like Rockgrove and Asylum Sanctorium[3]
  • Achievement Mounts: Unlocked by earning specific achievement titles like “Dragonhound Demolisher”[6]

Summoning and Using Mounts

Once you have a mount, follow these steps to summon and use it:

  1. Equip Mount: Open the Collections menu (default U on PC) and navigate to the Mounts section. Double-click the mount you want to use to set it as your active mount[5]
  2. Summon Mount: Press the mount hotkey (default H on PC, hold Touchpad on PlayStation, hold Back button on Xbox) to summon your active mount[1][5]
  3. Ride Mount: You can now ride your mount to travel faster. Note that you cannot summon mounts indoors or during combat.
  4. Sprint and Stamina: Your mount has a stamina bar that depletes when sprinting or taking damage. If it runs out, you’ll be dismounted[5]
  5. Upgrade Riding Skills: Visit a Stablemaster regularly to upgrade your mount’s speed, stamina, and carrying capacity using gold[2][4]

Additional Tips

  • Mounts are account-wide, so any mount unlocked is accessible to all your characters[2][3]
  • Use your mount to bypass obstacles and climb slanted surfaces[2]
  • Instantly dismount by pressing the block button instead of the mount key for faster combat entry[2]

By following this guide, you’ll be able to effectively summon and utilize mounts, greatly enhancing your gameplay experience in The Elder Scrolls Online. Happy adventuring! [1][2][3][4][5][6]

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