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Terraria Mounts: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Rideable Creature

So, you’re ready to saddle up and explore the vast, blocky world of Terraria in style? You’ve come to the right place! This guide will equip you with all the knowledge you need to become a seasoned equestrian (or, well, mountestrian) in the game.

How many mounts are in Terraria? There are 15 distinct mounts currently available in Terraria version 1.4.4.9. Each mount offers unique abilities, speeds, and acquisition methods, catering to various stages of the game and player preferences.

The Complete Terraria Mount Roster

Here’s a rundown of each mount, their key characteristics, and how to obtain them:

Bee Mount (Honeyed Goggles): A Pre-Hardmode staple, this mount offers early flight capabilities. Obtainable from the Queen Bee with a 5% (Classic) / 11% (Expert/Master) drop rate. Its strength lies in early-game maneuverability.
Slime Mount (Slimy Saddle): A bouncy companion that allows for increased jump height and immunity to fall damage. Dropped by King Slime with a 25% chance. Fun and functional, particularly useful for traversing vertical spaces.
Unicorn Mount (Blessed Apple): Summons a Unicorn that allows you to charge at enemies, dealing damage. It’s arguably one of the best pre-Plantera mounts for its damage protection and ability to attack when moving at high speed. Drops from Corrupted Unicorns and Hallowed Unicorns in Hardmode.
Turtle Mount (Turtle Shell): Thrives in liquids with increased speed, but suffers reduced speed on land. Found in Golden Crates and Titanium Crates obtained by fishing in any biome, with a chance of 7/75 (9.33%) and 49/750 (6.53%), respectively. An underwater explorer’s best friend.
Minecart (Various Minecarts): Not technically a creature, but functionally a mount. Many different variations exist, each with slightly different stats and visual styles. Can be crafted, found in chests, or purchased from NPCs. Perfect for long, horizontal travel in pre-built railways.
Hardy Saddle (Lava Shark Mount): Allows the rider to swim in lava without taking damage. Found in Shadow Chests in the Underworld. While not the fastest, the lava immunity it provides is extremely valuable for exploration and combat in the Underworld.
Bellerophon’s Saddle (Pegasus Mount): A Hardmode mount dropped by Sun Knights riding Pegasi during the Solar Eclipse event. It summons a pegasus mount that has a top speed of 52 mph and can fly with similar fidelity to the Honeyed Goggles’ bee mount, making for a useful and fairly easily obtainable early Hardmode mount.
Scutlix Mount (Brain Scrambler): This Hardmode mount is summoned by the Brain Scrambler. The Brain Scrambler has a 5% drop rate from Martian Saucers during the Martian Madness event. The mount grants high speeds and the ability to fire projectiles.
Goat Mount (Mysterious Cap): A mount summon item found in the Treasure Bag from the Wall of Flesh in Expert or Master Mode. Summons a goat mount. The Unicorn, Goat and Basilisk Mount’s charge abilities operate the same way Sprinting accessories do in terms of momentum.
Basilisk Mount (Desert Fossil): A mount summon item with a 2.5% (Classic) / 3.33% (Expert) chance to drop from Basilisks, found in the Underground Desert after Plantera has been defeated. The Unicorn, Goat and Basilisk Mount’s charge abilities operate the same way Sprinting accessories do in terms of momentum.
Mechanical Cart (Mechanical Minecart): Found in the Treasure Bag dropped by the Moon Lord boss on any difficulty. It is a special minecart which can fly and hover over the ground and water and has a built-in light source.
Lilith’s Necklace (Wolf Mount): A Hardmode mount-summoning item which summons a Wolf mount. It has a 1/30 (3.33%) / 1/25 (4%) chance to be dropped by Wolves. New Journey Mode characters named “Wolfpet” or “Wolf Pet” (case-sensitive) receive the item automatically.
Giant Spider Egg (Spider Mount): Dropped by Wall Crawlers in pre-Hardmode. Offers decent speed and the unique ability to climb walls and ceilings. It has a drop rate of 0.67% / 1%
Cosmic Car Key (UFO Mount): Grants infinite flight with exceptional speed and maneuverability. Dropped by the Martian Saucer during the Martian Madness event. Considered one of the best late-game mounts.
Toy Tank (Santa-NK1 Mount): A mount summon item that spawns a rideable Santa-NK1. It is dropped by the Santa-NK1 in Master Mode.

Terraria Mounts: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Terraria mounts:

1. What is the best early-game mount in Terraria?

The Bee Mount (Honeyed Goggles) is an excellent choice for an early-game mount. It offers early flight capabilities and is relatively easy to obtain by defeating the Queen Bee in the Jungle biome.

2. Is there a dragon mount in Terraria?

Yes, there is a dragon mount in Terraria, and it is obtained by using the Dragon Saddle. The Dragon Saddle has a 50% chance (1 in 2) of dropping upon the defeat of the Ragnarok Dragon in the Apocalypse event. It summons a rideable Dragon Mount, which is olive green. The dragon grants increased speed and flight while riding it.

3. How do I get the Unicorn Mount?

The Unicorn Mount is summoned using the Blessed Apple, which drops from Corrupted Unicorns and Hallowed Unicorns in Hardmode.

4. Can I ride the Flying Dutchman in Terraria?

The “Flying Dutchman Mount” you might be thinking of is actually the Pirate Ship Mount. While not technically the Flying Dutchman, it provides infinite flight and is dropped by the Flying Dutchman enemy during the Pirate Invasion event. It’s unique for being a mount with infinite flight obtainable before any Hardmode boss fights.

5. What is the best mount for exploring the Underworld?

The Lava Shark Mount (Hardy Saddle) is ideal for Underworld exploration due to its immunity to lava. This allows you to traverse lava pools safely and access hard-to-reach areas.

6. Is the Spider Mount any good?

The Spider Mount (Giant Spider Egg) is a decent mount, especially early on. Its main advantage is its ability to climb walls and ceilings, providing unique traversal options.

7. How do I get the UFO Mount?

The UFO Mount (Cosmic Car Key) is obtained by defeating the Martian Saucer during the Martian Madness event. This is considered a late-game mount due to the difficulty of the event and boss.

8. What does the Turtle Mount do?

The Turtle Mount (Turtle Shell) increases movement speed in liquids, making it excellent for underwater exploration. However, it reduces movement speed and jump reach on land.

9. What is the rarest mount to obtain in Terraria?

Rarity is subjective and depends on individual player experiences. The Cosmic Car Key (UFO Mount) is often considered difficult to obtain due to the Martian Madness event’s challenge and the Martian Saucer’s relatively low spawn rate. However, other mounts with low drop rates from less-common enemies can also be considered rare.

10. Do mounts benefit from movement speed bonuses?

Yes, most mounts are affected by movement speed bonuses from accessories, armor, and buffs. This can significantly increase their speed and make them even more effective for traversal.

11. Can mounts be used in combat?

Yes, mounts can be used in combat. While mounted, you can still use weapons and abilities. Some mounts, like the Unicorn, can even directly damage enemies.

12. Are mounts available on all platforms of Terraria?

Yes, all 15 mounts listed are available on all platforms of Terraria that have been updated to version 1.4.4.9, including PC, console, and mobile.

13. Does summon damage boost the pirate ship mount?

Yes, like other mounts, the pirate ship mount’s damage can be boosted by items that boost summon damage.

14. What is the point of the Minecart?

The minecart is useful for horizontal travel and pre-built railways.

15. How do the charge abilities work?

The Unicorn, Goat and Basilisk Mount’s charge abilities operate the same way Sprinting accessories do in terms of momentum.

Final Thoughts

Mounts in Terraria add a fantastic layer of exploration and gameplay variety. From the humble Bee Mount to the high-tech UFO, there’s a ride for every adventurer. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each mount, you can optimize your gameplay and traverse the world with speed and style. Remember to explore, experiment, and have fun discovering the perfect mount for your needs!

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