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Palworld mounts - Three big bird Pals

Getting yourself aPalworldmountis one of the quickest ways to move around the map at speed, exploring new regions, and finding undiscovered Pals to catch. There are multiple mounts to collect in the game, and as they grant you their combat skills while you’re in the saddle, it’s more than viable to ride your Pal into a fight.

Since mounting a Pal counts as a Partner Skill, you’ll first have to research the relevant Technology and craft the Pal Gear, which I’ll explain in-depth down below. Here’s how to unlock mounts in Palworld, plus some details about flying mounts.

How to get mounts in Palworld

Image1of5Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Image1of5Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

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Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Eikthyrdeer is one of the first easily available mounts(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld best Pals - Eikthyrdeer

You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to research and craft its saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld best Pals - Eikthyrdeer Saddle

Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Hold F to mount it while out in the world(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld mounts - Riding and Eikthyrdeer

You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can also mount a Direhowl if you catch one attacking your base early on(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld mounts - Direwolf

This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

This saddle is much cheaper than the Eikthyrdeer(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld mounts - Direwolf Harness Saddle

There are multiple mounts you can ride in Palworld, but first you’ll have to catch the relevant Pal, and then reach the appropriate level to unlock its saddle in the Technology tab. Once you craft the relevant saddle at the Pal Gear Workbench, you’ll be able to ride them.

The first mount you can get early-ish in the game isEikthyrdeer—a Pal that resembles a deer with purple markings and big antlers. Head out to capture one after you’ve captured some other Pals to help you. You then need toreach level 12and unlock theEikthyrdeer Saddlein Technology.

You can craft it at the Pal Gear Workbench for:

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Can you get a flying mount in Palworld?

Image1of2You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Image1of2You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

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You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You can ride a Nitewing if you catch one(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld mounts - Nitewing

You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

You’ll need to reach level 15 to craft the saddle(Image credit: Pocket Pair)

Palworld mounts - Nitewing Saddle

Yes, you can. The first flying mount you’re likely to be able to get isNitewing. You will have spotted these big birds hovering over the land out of reach. You’ll first need to capture one, which requires attacking it with a bow or crossbow so it’ll fly down and fight you. They do occasionally land on the ground on their own, but it seems pretty rare. You’ll also need a strong squad of Pals to deal with their attacks.

Once you’ve captured one, you need toreach level 16in order to unlock theNitewing Saddlein the Technology tab. Luckily, crafting it at the Pal Gear Workbench requires the same material types as the Eikthyrdeer Saddle, so it won’t be too hard to make once you get there.

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Best Pals: What to catch earlyPalworld roadmap: The early access planPalworld mods: Best tweaks to installPalworld multiplayer: How to co-opPalworld dedicated server: Full-time PalsPalworld breeding guide: Get started with cake and eggs

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