What to know
- The Tiger Mount was added in Crimson Desert update 1.06.00.
- You can find Tigers east of Demeniss and north of Dellayia near Alo Legendary Ore Island.
- You must stun the Tiger with Force Palm before the Ride option appears.
- Different meat types provide different trust values during taming.
The Tiger Mount is one of the most exciting new tameable mounts added to Crimson Desert in patch 1.06.00. Unlike standard horses or early-game creatures, the Tiger offers a more aggressive and visually unique mount option that fits perfectly with the game’s wilderness regions. However, taming it requires preparation, careful combat management, and understanding the new trust mechanic.
Crimson Desert Tiger Mount details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | Tiger |
| Added In | Update 1.06.00 |
| Main Region | East of Demeniss |
| Nearby Landmark | Alo Legendary Ore Island, Delesyia |
| Required Item | Meat (Bird, Fine, Tough, Lean, etc.) |
| Taming Requirement | Stun and Ride |
| Recommended Skill | Force Palm |
| Special Encounter | Legendary White Tiger |
| Trust System | Feeding meat increases trust |
Crimson Desert Tiger Mount location
The Tiger Mount can be found in the wilderness area east of Demeniss and north of Delesyia, specifically around the region just above the Legendary Ore Island. This zone contains several hostile tigers roaming together, making it both a hunting ground and a taming location.
If this is your first visit to the area, you may also encounter the Legendary White Tiger, which drops exclusive rewards when skinned. Because of this, many players recommend defeating and skinning the legendary variant before beginning the mount taming process.
Preparing before you tame the Tiger
Before heading into the region, you should stock up on meat. Visit the butcher in the main town of Hernand and purchase at least five pieces of meat. Nearly all meat varieties appear to work during the taming process.
Meat types confirmed to work
| Meat Type | Approximate Trust Gain |
|---|---|
| Bird Meat | 35 Trust |
| Lean Meat | 40 Trust |
| Tough Meat | 40 Trust |
| Fine Meat | 40 Trust |
Higher-quality meats appear to provide slightly better trust gains, which can reduce the amount of feeding needed after mounting the tiger.
How to tame the Tiger Mount in Crimson Desert
The taming process is straightforward once you understand the sequence. The biggest challenge comes from managing multiple aggressive tigers at once.
How the Tiger taming system works
You must first weaken the encounter area by removing nearby threats. After isolating one tiger, you use the Force Palm ability repeatedly until the mount interaction becomes available. Once mounted, feeding meat increases trust, allowing you to officially register the creature as your mount.
How to clear the Tiger area safely
Step 1
Travel to the tiger region east of Demeniss and identify the pack location.
Step 2
Defeat every tiger in the area except one. This is strongly recommended because nearby tigers can interrupt the taming sequence.
Step 3
If you encounter the Legendary White Tiger, consider defeating and skinning it first for its exclusive materials and rewards.
How to stun the Tiger properly
Step 4
Lock onto the remaining tiger using your targeting system.
Step 5
Use the Force Palm ability repeatedly. The goal is not immediate damage but temporary control and stun buildup.
Step 6
Continue applying Force Palm until the Ride interaction prompt appears on the tiger.
The timing can feel inconsistent at first, especially if the tiger moves aggressively or resets its animation. Staying locked on and maintaining pressure with Force Palm usually triggers the interaction reliably.
Feeding the Tiger and increasing trust
Once mounted, the tiger is not fully tamed yet. You still need to increase its trust value using food items.
Step 7
Open your inventory immediately after mounting the tiger.
Step 8
Feed the tiger the meat you purchased earlier.
Step 9
Continue feeding until the trust requirement is satisfied. Different meat types affect trust differently, which is why stronger meat variants are preferred by many players.
Finalizing the Tiger Mount
Step 10
After feeding enough meat, press the button displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Xbox: Y
- PlayStation: Triangle
Step 11
Select Take it in to officially register the tiger as your mount. Once completed, the Tiger becomes permanently available in your mount collection.
Rewards and benefits of taming the Tiger
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| Permanent Tiger Mount | Unlocks a new rideable predator mount |
| Faster Wilderness Travel | Improves movement through rough terrain |
| Unique Appearance | One of the rarest mount visuals currently available |
| Mount Collection Progress | Counts toward mount-related progression |
| Legendary White Tiger Rewards | Exclusive skinning materials if defeated |
The Tiger Mount quickly became one of the most popular additions in update 1.06.00 because it combines rarity, aesthetics, and combat-themed traversal. Unlike passive mounts, the tiger visually stands out during exploration and gives players a more aggressive fantasy-style companion.
The nearby Legendary White Tiger also makes the area valuable for farming materials and collectibles, which means many players combine both activities in a single trip.
Best tips for easier Tiger taming
| Tip | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Bring extra meat | Prevents failed taming attempts |
| Eliminate nearby tigers first | Reduces interruptions |
| Use Force Palm continuously | Builds stun consistently |
| Skin the white tiger first | Avoids missing exclusive rewards |
| Stay locked onto the tiger | Keeps stun pressure active |
The Tiger Mount adds a completely different feel to exploration in Crimson Desert. While the taming process requires preparation and patience, the result is one of the game’s most visually impressive mounts so far. Between the stunning wilderness location, the Legendary White Tiger encounter, and the unique trust-based taming mechanic, this mount hunt feels more like a full adventure than a simple collectible unlock.
