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Locate iguanas ridden by locals near the fight club in Tashkalp city.
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Steal one by hopping on while wearing a mask to avoid easy detection.
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Feed sweet potatoes or carrots three times via the inventory feed option.
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Claim it permanently by pressing Y or triangle after maxing trust.
Tashkalp in the Crimson Desert hosts these striking giant green iguanas, making them accessible early via the nearby abyss nexus. You can spot them ridden around the city, especially by the informal fight club area. Stealing and taming turns this temporary ride into a permanent companion without extra steps like visiting a witch.
Giant Green Iguana Mount locations
Start in Hernand to stock up on sweet potatoes or carrots.
Then head to the Tashkalp city in the Crimson Desert via the abyss nexus for quick travel.
Iguanas roam openly around the fight club zone in the eastern city part, surrounded by locals who won’t aggressively pursue after theft.
How to acquire the giant green iguana mount
Follow these detailed steps to claim your mount.
Step 1: Prepare supplies
Travel to Hernand first. Purchase or gather at least three sweet potatoes or carrots, as these build trust effectively. Stock extra if you enjoy cooking, but three suffice for taming.
Step 2: Reach Tashkalp city
Fast travel or ride to the Tashkalp region using the nearby abyss nexus. Enter the city where giant green iguanas appear frequently, often ridden by locals. Look near the fight club area for easy access.
Step 3: Equip a mask and spot an iguana
Put on a mask if not already equipped to minimize theft alerts. Jump toward a nearby iguana by the fight club— they cluster here, making spotting simple even on first spawn.
Step 4: Steal the mount
Approach and hop onto the iguana. The game flags it as theft, but locals ignore you. Simply run or ride away briefly to escape any notice.
Step 5: Access inventory for feeding
Open your inventory while mounted. Hold the A button (or equivalent) and navigate down one option to select “feed.” Avoid single-pressing A, which consumes the item yourself.
Step 6: Feed three times
Select sweet potato or carrot and feed it. The iguana reacts amusingly as trust rises by 40 points each time. Repeat exactly three times to reach full trust.
Step 7: Dismount and claim
Hop off the iguana. Press Y (Xbox/PC) or Triangle (PlayStation) to take it into your ownership. It now belongs to you permanently.
Mount feeding mechanic details
Crimson Desert introduced mount feeding as a core feature, applicable to horses and special mounts alike. Access it only through held inventory interaction to target the mount correctly. Each feed visually animates, confirming success, and builds toward the 120 trust threshold for loyalty.
This drake-like mount offers unique draconian vibes without wings, fitting exploration in arid zones. Though slower than horses, its imposing green scale appearance stands out during rides across Tashkalp.
Mask use prevents unnecessary aggro during theft. Feed immediately after escaping to avoid dismount loss. Test the mount’s pace in open desert—pair with faster options for long hauls.
