Crimson Desert Bear Mount: How to Get It

Alexandre Jollier March 25, 2026 at 11:40 AM

In brief

In Crimson Desert, you can mount a bear by weakening it in combat before jumping on its back. The bear then becomes a formidable temporary mount in battle, capable of jumping and sprinting to dominate the battlefield. However, it is not currently possible to keep it as a permanent mount.

In Crimson Desert, it is possible to ride a bear. This article will guide you through this original task.

Where to find a bear in Crimson Desert

Bears are mainly found within the Hernand Forests, located to the south. These form a preferred habitat for them.

The Pailune Snowy Forests, to the north, also feature some, but encounters are less frequent than in Hernand's.

The safest place to come across a bear remains the Greenfield Highlands, near the Abyssal Nexus, where a bear's presence is guaranteed every 24 hours of gameplay.

How to tame a bear

Once you've found the bear, it's time to tame it. The bear reacts with hostility as you approach, and combat is imminent. You must weaken the bear by dealing enough damage to it.

Note

This can be a lengthy operation, so you'll need to arm yourself with patience.

Once the bear is weakened, you can press the right button (Square/X) to climb on its back. You can use it to attack your opponents. Here are some nice options:

Use the RT/R2 buttons to order the bear to attack.
The bear can jump and sprint, making it very effective on the battlefield.
You can use your usual weapons while riding your bear.

Limitations of bear mounts

Currently, in Crimson Desert, it is impossible to keep a bear as a permanent mount. Even if you tame it, the bear will become hostile again if you get off its back.

Note

You cannot bring the bear back to the stable to "store" it, nor can you equip the bear with a saddle.

Perhaps in the future, the developers at Pearl Abyss will consider an option to make bear mounts permanent, who knows?

Would you like to be able to keep the bear as a permanent mount in Crimson Desert?

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to find a bear?

The Greenfield Highlands, near the Abyssal Nexus, offer the best option since a bear is guaranteed to spawn there every 24 in-game hours. The Hernand forests to the south are also excellent, with frequent encounters.

How do you go about taming a bear?

You must first weaken the bear by fighting it and dealing enough damage. Once weakened, press the Square button (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) to mount its back.

Can you keep a bear as a permanent mount?

No, it is not currently possible to keep a bear as a permanent mount. The bear becomes hostile again as soon as you dismount, and it cannot be stored in the stable.

What are the bear's abilities in combat?

The bear can attack your opponents with the RT/R2 command, jump and sprint to move quickly. You can also use your usual weapons while riding on its back.

Key takeaways

Bears are mainly found in the Hernand forests to the south, with a guaranteed spawn in the Greenfield Highlands every 24 in-game hours.
You must weaken the bear in combat before you can mount it by pressing Square/X.
The bear can attack, jump and sprint in combat, and you can use your usual weapons from its back.
The bear mount is temporary: it becomes hostile again if you dismount and cannot be stored in the stable.