🐎 RAPPELZ MOUNTS GUIDE – HOW TO GET MOUNTS, SPEED TIERS & UPGRADE GUIDE
Mounts are essential for fast travel and style in Rappelz. This guide covers every way to obtain a mount: quest rewards, dungeon drops, cash shop purchases, and event exclusives. Learn about speed tiers, upgrading your mount, mount skills, and maintenance tips to keep your steed in top shape.
| Mount Type | Speed Bonus | How to Obtain | Upgradeable | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Horse (Temporary) \\ | +100% Move Speed | Purchased from Stable Masters in major cities for Rupees (7-day rental) | No | No skills, basic appearance |
| Novice Horse (Permanent) | +120% Move Speed | Complete the “Taming the Steed” quest line at level 30 (Trainee Island → Rondo) | Yes – can be upgraded with Mount Upgrade Stones | Basic stamina skill |
| Shadow Panther | +140% Move Speed | Rare drop from Hidden Village final boss (Shadow Assassin) | Yes | Stealth skill (temporary invisibility while mounted) |
| Armored Warhorse | +150% Move Speed | Guild of Merchants (Cash Shop) – permanent | Yes | Increased HP while mounted |
| Golden Chocobo | +150% Move Speed | Limited-time event rewards (e.g., Server Merge Event, Golden Week) | Yes | Unique appearance, sometimes includes party movement speed aura |
| Luciad Pegasus | +180% Move Speed | Premium Cash Shop bundle or rare gacha box | Yes (maximum level) | Flying mount (ignores ground obstacles), dash skill |
| Devil Skeleton Steed | +200% Move Speed | Extremely rare drop from Sky Fortress (Devil Skeleton raid boss) or Alcatraz dungeon | Yes (end-game upgrade path) | Intimidate aura (reduces monster detection range), unique visual effects |
⚡ MOUNT UPGRADE SYSTEM – HOW TO INCREASE SPEED & SKILLS
Upgradable mounts can be enhanced using Mount Upgrade Stones and Rupees at any Stable Master. Each upgrade level increases movement speed and unlocks new passive skills.
| Upgrade Level | Required Stones | Speed Increase | New Skill Unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0 → +1 | 5 Mount Upgrade Stones | +5% | Stamina Regen (while mounted) |
| +1 → +2 | 10 Mount Upgrade Stones | +5% | Increased mount HP |
| +2 → +3 | 20 Mount Upgrade Stones | +5% | Dash (short burst speed) |
| +3 → +4 | 40 Mount Upgrade Stones | +5% | Party speed aura (+10% to party members) |
| +4 → +5 | 80 Mount Upgrade Stones | +5% | Invincibility frame on mount summon (3 seconds) |
💡 TIPS FOR UPGRADING
Mount Upgrade Stones drop from high-level monsters, dungeon bosses, and can be purchased from the Auction House. Always upgrade your best permanent mount first. Some event mounts cannot be upgraded – check the tooltip before investing stones.
🎯 DETAILED ACQUISITION METHODS
📜 Quest Mounts
The level 30 quest “Taming the Steed” gives a permanent Novice Horse. Follow the quest chain starting from the Stable Master in Rondo. Takes about 30 minutes. The mount is basic but upgradeable.
💎 Cash Shop (Guild of Merchants)
The most reliable method. Mounts range from 500 to 5,000 Cash. Permanent, immediately usable, often with unique skins. Watch for sales (e.g., Washington’s Birthday 20% off).
🏆 Dungeon Drops
Rare drops from end-game dungeons: Shadow Panther (Hidden Village), Cubric Steed (Cubric), Devil Skeleton Steed (Sky Fortress). Drop rates are extremely low – expect 0.1% or less.
🎁 Event Rewards
Seasonal events (Easter, Summer Hunt, Golden Week) and special celebrations (Server Merge Event) often include exclusive mounts as top-tier rewards. Some are time-limited, some permanent.
🔄 Auction House
Many permanent mounts (especially cash shop ones) can be traded and sold on the Auction House for Rupees. Prices vary – check regularly for deals.
📦 Gacha / Loot Boxes
Some premium mounts are only available through random boxes (e.g., Lucky Box of Stamina Saver). High risk, but potential for ultra-rare mounts not sold directly.
🍎 MOUNT STAMINA & MAINTENANCE
All mounts have Stamina that depletes while moving. When Stamina reaches 0, the mount disappears, and you cannot summon it again until it recovers. Recovery methods:
- Natural recovery: Stamina regenerates slowly while the mount is dismissed (about 1% per minute).
- Stamina Saver consumable: Instantly restores 200 Stamina and prevents Stamina loss for 1 hour (obtainable from events or Cash Shop).
- Mount feed: Purchase “Animal Cracker” or “Stamina Potion” from Stable Masters for Rupees.
💡 PRO TIP
Always carry a stack of Stamina Savers for long dungeon runs or world travel. They can be shared between characters via the account warehouse. Some premium mounts have higher base Stamina (500 vs. standard 300).
🏁 MOUNT SKILLS & RACING
Higher-tier mounts have active skills that can be used while mounted (hotkey assigned). Examples include:
- Dash: Short burst of +50% speed for 5 seconds (cooldown 60 seconds).
- Jump: Allows mount to leap over obstacles (some flying mounts have this by default).
- Party Speed Aura: Increases movement speed of all party members within 20m by 10%.
- Intimidate: Reduces monster aggression radius while mounted.
Rappelz occasionally holds Mount Racing events where players compete on timed obstacle courses. Rewards include Mount Upgrade Stones, unique cosmetic saddles, and temporary speed boosters.