Taming Tamriel: A Comprehensive Guide to Equipping Mounts and Pets in Elder Scrolls Online
So, you’re ready to explore the vast and beautiful world of Tamriel in Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), and you want to do it in style? You’ve come to the right place! Equipping both mounts and pets in ESO is a straightforward process, but it’s essential to understand the nuances to fully customize your experience. Here’s the definitive guide:
To equip a mount in ESO:
- Open the Collections menu. (Default key: U on PC)
- Navigate to the “Mounts” section.
- Select the mount you wish to use.
- Click “Summon”.
Your character will now be atop your chosen steed. To equip a non-combat pet, also known as a vanity pet:
- Open the Collections menu. (Default key: U on PC)
- Navigate to the “Non-Combat Pets” section.
- Select the pet you wish to use.
- Click the checkbox to “Summon”.
Your chosen pet will now follow you on your adventures. Remember, you can only have one vanity pet active at a time!
Mastering the Art of Travel and Companionship in ESO
Elder Scrolls Online offers players a rich array of mounts and pets, each adding a unique flair to your character’s persona and gameplay. Knowing how to acquire, equip, and customize these companions is key to fully enjoying the immersive experience. Let’s dive deeper into the specifics.
Acquiring Mounts
Mounts aren’t just a mode of transportation; they’re a statement. Here are the primary ways to acquire them:
- Purchasing from Stables: Every major city has a Stablemaster where you can purchase basic horses. These are a reliable starting point.
- Crown Store: The Crown Store, ESO’s in-game marketplace, offers a wide variety of visually stunning mounts that can be purchased with Crowns (premium currency).
- In-Game Events: Special events often reward players with unique mounts upon completion of certain achievements or quests. Keep an eye out for these limited-time opportunities!
- Crown Crates: While a matter of luck, Crown Crates can sometimes contain rare and coveted mounts.
- Leveling Up: The game gives players a FREE mount: a plain brown Sorrel Horse upon reaching level 10.
Equipping and Summoning Mounts
As mentioned above, the Collections menu is your go-to for managing mounts. Once you own a mount, simply navigate to the “Mounts” section and click “Summon”. On consoles, you can assign a mount to quick slot for easy access, check your keybindings for consoles.
On PC, the default key to summon your current mount is the “H” key. You can remap this key in the settings.
Improving Your Mount
Don’t underestimate the importance of training your mount! Every 20 hours, you can visit a Stablemaster to increase one of three stats:
- Speed: Reduces the time it takes to travel. More than 20 speed gives your mount extra straps.
- Stamina: Increases the amount of time you can sprint on your mount before it tires.
- Capacity: Increases your inventory space. More than 20 storage gives your mount saddle bags.
Maxing out these stats will significantly improve your travel efficiency and carrying capacity.
Acquiring Pets
Pets in ESO are primarily cosmetic, offering companionship without directly impacting gameplay (with the exception of Sorcerer and Warden pets which have combat abilities). Here’s how to obtain them:
- Crown Store: The Crown Store boasts a vast collection of vanity pets, from adorable critters to exotic beasts.
- In-Game Achievements: Completing specific achievements often rewards players with unique pets.
- Quest Rewards: Certain quests, particularly those tied to DLCs, offer pets as a reward.
- ESO Plus Subscription: ESO Plus subscribers receive exclusive pets as part of their membership benefits.
- Promotions: Keep an eye out for promotional offers that include free pets for new or returning players. For instance, verifying your account and signing up for ESO marketing emails can snag you the fiery Infernium Dwarven Spiderling pet.
Equipping and Dismissing Pets
Equipping a pet is similar to equipping a mount. Open the Collections menu, navigate to “Non-Combat Pets”, and select the pet you want. Click the checkbox to “Summon”.
To dismiss a pet, simply uncheck the box next to its name in the Collections menu. Remember, you can only have one vanity pet active at a time.
Pets in Combat
While most pets are cosmetic, certain classes, like the Sorcerer and Warden, have access to combat pets that are part of their skill lines. Sorcerers utilize Daedric pets, while Wardens command animal companions, like the bear. These combat pets can be summoned and controlled using class-specific skills. Only Sorcs & Wardens have combat pets which are part of their skill line. For Sorcs, the pets are a part of the Daedric skill line. For Warden, you get the bear in the Animal Companion skill line.
Command Pet
Command pet works, but it is very basic. It is Y by default. While you hold Y. Left mouse, pets attack target. Right mouse, pets come back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I check my mounts in ESO?
To check this, go to your Collections tab in the menu (hotkey: U on PC) and click “Mounts”, here you will see all the mounts that you own. If you don’t see any mounts here, it means you don’t have one.
2. Why can’t I use my mount in ESO?
If you are in combat, you will not be able to mount and a message should appear. If no message appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen, check your keybindings on PC/Mac or controls if on console. If on PC/Mac, make sure the “H” key is bound to mounting.
3. Can you have two pets in ESO?
You can summon both pets on the daedric summoning line if they are slotted on your skill bar, and you can summon storm atronarch anytime you have the ultimate to summon it and then you’ll have 3 out while the atronarch lasts. The vanity pets are the only pets you can have one out at a time.
4. What class has pets in ESO?
Only Sorcs & Wardens have combat pets which are part of their skill line. For Sorcs, the pets are a part of the Daedric skill line. For Warden, you get the bear in the Animal Companion skill line.
5. Where do you buy pets in ESO?
Pets can be purchased from the Crown Store.
6. How do you get free mounts in ESO?
The Elder Scrolls Online rewards players when they accomplish certain milestones in the game. One such is when they reach level 10. Upon reaching this level, the game rewards players with a FREE mount: a plain brown Sorrel Horse.
7. How do you equip pets in Elder Scrolls Online Xbox one?
Head to the Collections menu and navigate to the Mounts section. This is where you’ll equip your mount or change to another one if you’ve unlocked multiple. Step 2: To summon a horse, press and hold the View button on Xbox or the Touchpad on PlayStation (the buttons that open your map). On PC, simply press the H key.
8. What are the most rare pets in ESO?
The Eerie Violet Bantam Guar now exists in the world of Tamriel! This is currently the RAREST pet in the Elder Scrolls Online, and ONLY available via a giveaway from one of the 15 ESO Stream Team Partners!
9. How many companions can you have at a time in ESO?
Only one companion can be equipped at a time. The only way to have both companions out is to have another player in the group and for them to have the other companion out. Maximum group size with companions is limited to 4 so if you have 2 other players, only one of you will be permitted to have a companion out.
10. How do I customize my mount in ESO?
To update your mounts appearance, you will need to put 20 points into a category to get the visual appearance upgrade. The breakdown for the upgrades is below: More than 20 speed: extra straps. More than 20 storage: saddle bags.
11. Can you get free pets in ESO?
Verify your account and sign up for ESO marketing emails to receive the fiery Infernium Dwarven Spiderling pet as a free reward. Confirm whether you have a verified email address by logging in to your ESO account on the official website. If you can log in, your email address is verified.
12. How do you put pets away in ESO?
If you wish to dismiss your Vanity Pet, you can do so by doing the following: Open your Collections Menu. Navigate to “Non-Combat Pets”. Locate the pet you are currently using. Uncheck it.
13. How do I see all mounts?
The findmnt command -l option can be used to display a list of all the mounted file systems. We can also use the findmnt command with different options to filter the output by file system type, device, options, and so on.
14. How do I summon my mount?
Under your spells you should see a ‘mounts’ tab. You can click that, then summon. You can also drag that icon and put it onto your toolbar. All you did was learn the mount, but do that to summon it.
15. How do you get a big dog pet in ESO?
Inside the Oblivion portal follow the path until the final room. There you will find Bethany, which is Toomon’s precious. Pet Bethany and complete the Lost in the Wilds achievement. And then the Bog Dog is added to your collection.
Beyond Gameplay: The Educational Value of ESO
While seemingly purely entertainment, games like Elder Scrolls Online can subtly foster valuable skills. Problem-solving, teamwork, and resource management are all integral parts of the ESO experience. For more on the intersection of gaming and education, explore resources from organizations such as the Games Learning Society, at GamesLearningSociety.org.
With this comprehensive guide, you’re now equipped to navigate Tamriel in style, surrounded by your loyal companions. Happy adventuring!