In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Mounts provide a fast and efficient way to traverse the open world. Unlike some previous titles in the series, the game exclusively features horses as mounts, with no functional differences between them. However, Animus Store mounts introduce more fantastical, folklore-inspired designs, though these changes are purely cosmetic.
Mount System Overview
Mount Speed & Handling
- All mounts run at the same speed, roughly twice as fast as Naoe’s sprinting speed.
- There is no stamina system, meaning mounts can gallop indefinitely without slowing down.
- Unlike Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, mounts in Shadows do not require upgrades.
- Mounts can swim by default, allowing for seamless travel across bodies of water.
- Mounts will not jump off cliffs, and will instead turn back when encountering impassable terrain.
Mount Interaction & Features
- Pathfinder Navigation: When mounted, players can enable Pathfinder mode, which highlights roads leading to the current quest objective or waypoint marker.
- As Naoe, players can switch between sitting and standing on the saddle.
- Standing on the saddle lowers maneuverability but allows quick dismounting, enabling a seamless transition into combat or parkour.
- Mounts automatically flee when combat begins or if the player is knocked off by a ranged attack.
- Players cannot attack from horseback in Shadows.
Mount Customization
- While mounts have different rarities, their differences are purely cosmetic.
- Saddles can be equipped to horses, but these are also purely visual and do not affect performance.
- The Hideout features Stables, but these do not function as a mount management system.
- Unlike some previous Assassin’s Creed titles, mounts are not stored or managed at the Stables.
How to Obtain Mounts
Although the mounts don’t offer major gameplay differences, they provide an important visual element, allowing players to customize their experience. A smaller amount of special mounts can be acquired through:
- Completing specific quests
- Buying premium mounts from the Animus Store (Note: Saddles cannot be purchased separately in the Animus Store; they come bundled with their respective mount).
But aside from that, most mounts can be acquired from two specific ways:
- Horse Archery: Completing Horse Archery courses with a perfect score.
- Purchasing from Vendors: Buying mounts from vendors in towns and settlements.
In the following sections, you’ll find maps detailing where to locate each mount, as well as a full list of mounts with specific acquisition methods for each:
All Mounts in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Akari
Rarity: Rare
Description: Akari has spent so much time sniffing around where it shouldn't that something left a stain on its muzzle.
How to Get: Complete the Harima Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Ashioto
Rarity: Epic
Description: Ashioto loves trekking and getting its feet as dirty as can be - and then feels regretful at bath time.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Brighteyes
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Brighteyes runs with a blinding gleam, like sunlight dancing on disturbed water.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Ginkgo
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Ginkgo will take you as far as you need - so long as you are patient enough to take snack breaks.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Hane
Rarity: Rare
Description: This beautiful and calming creature's patterns are reminiscent of the coastal regions in the southlands.
How to Get: Complete the Tamba Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Hatou Sea Beast
Rarity: Legendary
Description: This mount draws its power from the primordial strength of the sea.
How to Get: Purchase from the Store for 950 Helix Credits
Hawk
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Honoring a loved one of its passed owners, Hawk has inherited the swiftness and tenacity of its namesake.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Igo
Rarity: Rare
Description: Its stance speaks of strategy and cunning. If you didn't know better, you could swear this horse was judging you.
How to Get: Complete the Wakasa Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Kaen Mount
Rarity: Legendary
Description: Set fire to the world as you ride atop this flame-kissed beast.
How to Get: Purchase from the Store for 950 Helix Credits
Konoha
Rarity: Rare
Description: Konoha is a swift steed that runs free. Like leaves in the wind.
How to Get: Complete the Kii Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Kumori
Rarity: Rare
Description: Named for the clouds, Kumori is a moody creature that will open to those patient enough to appreciate its passing glooms.
How to Get: Complete the Kashiwari Village Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Maple
Rarity: Rare
Description: Born in the coldest month of the year, Maple loves winter and licking dripping sap from trees.
How to Get: Complete the Settsu Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Moonlight
Rarity: Rare
Description: Serenity exudes from this horse like a quiet night. It doesn't seem to sleep, and can often be found gazing at the moon.
How to Get: Complete the Yamato Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Kogane
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Shirogane and his brother were rescued by local farmers after working under precious metal smugglers for years.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Ringo
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: This good apple steadily prances on beat.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Sekiryu Beast
Rarity: Legendary
Description: Become legend as you mount this fearsome and elegant beast.
How to Get: Purchase from the Store for 950 Helix Credits
Shunsoku
Rarity: Rare
Description: Named to honor its brave deeds, this battle-hardened steed bears a fierceness only matched by its loyalty.
How to Get: Complete the Kyoto Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Steed of Lost Souls
Rarity: Legendary
Description: The Steed of Lost Souls' grim visage visits fear upon the living.
How to Get: Purchase from the Store for 950 Helix Credits
Tar
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Tar has a coat so dark, it's said to blend in with the silk of night.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Tsuro
Rarity: Rare
Description: If there's a will, there's a way. And if there's no way, Tsuro will make one.
How to Get: Complete the Omi Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Ushi
Rarity: Rare
Description: This horse lived its best life on a farm before the village was raided. Ushi still longs to return in hopes of finding its lost friends.
How to Get: Complete the Azuchi Horse Archery Arena with a Legendary score
Yozora
Rarity: Epic
Description: Yozora is a light-footed steed that loves to canter where it can't be seen.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Shirogane
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Shirogane and his brother were rescued by local farmers after working under precious metal smugglers for years.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Kizami
Rarity: Uncommon
Description: Just like a lily pad, Kizami would spend all its day in refreshing water if it could.
How to Get: Purchase it from an Ornament Vendor
Namazu Beast
Rarity: Legendary
Description: This muddy beast makes its home near the swells of Lake Biwa.
How to Get: Namazu Beast is one of the rare mounts that is obtainable through exploration. To get it, you need to loot the chest in the underwater cavern near Okishima in Omi
The new Attack on Titan Pack has a mount as well (950 Helix Credits)
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