Changing mounts in Ragnarok: The New World is easy.
Open the panel at the right side of the screen, pick Wardrobe, switch to the Vehicle tab, and choose the ride you want. That is the whole trick.
Most guides cover where mounts come from, not how to swap them once you own a few.
Think of the Vehicle tab as your garage. Every mount you own is parked there, and switching mounts is just picking another set of keys. Your character does not need to relearn anything, and you can swap back and forth as often as you like from the same tab.
How to change your mount, step by step
There are two ways into the same mount list. Pick whichever is faster for you.
Path 1, from the main menu:
- Tap the menu button at the bottom right of the screen.
- Choose Wardrobe.
- Open the Vehicle tab. This is your mount collection. Everything you own shows here, from the starter Poring to MVP drops.
- Tap the mount you want to use. It equips instantly.
Path 2, from your character:
- Tap your character portrait at the top left.
- Tap the portrait again inside the profile panel.
- Select the Vehicle tab from the row of options, which includes Outfit, Vehicle, Social, and Customization.
Both paths open the same list, and the layout is identical on PC, where you click instead of tap. The game syncs your progress across phone, tablet, and PC, so a mount you equip on one device stays equipped on the others.
How to ride and dismount
With a mount equipped, the Ride button on your action bar mounts you up. Your character hops on and movement switches to ride speed. Press it again to dismount.
One mount breaks the pattern. Mysteltainn, caught in Mount Mjolnir, does not carry you at all. It follows along behind you on its own, and watching its little feet drag is half the charm. Know that before you spend an orb on it.
Mounts and pets: know the difference
New players mix these up all the time, and the confusion costs them a few minutes in the wrong menu.
Pets follow you and provide passive bonuses: auto-loot, stat boosts, or help in a fight. They deploy from the pet menu, not the Vehicle tab. Mounts are travel gear. They raise your movement speed across the open world and equip from the Vehicle tab.
The two systems blur in some areas. Some evolved pets pick up small movement speed buffs that feel mount-like, and wild catches such as Mysteltainn are captured through the pet-catching minigame but used as mounts.
When you are hunting for a new ride, the Vehicle tab is the source of truth.
Mount rules worth knowing before you swap
- Taking damage usually dismounts you, so do not open a mount mid-fight.
- Indoor dungeons disable mounts. If the Ride button is greyed out, you are in a zone that blocks them.
- PvP areas sometimes normalize mount speed, so a faster mount will not hand you an unfair advantage in a fight.
- Some mounts are character bound, not account wide. Unlock one on the wrong character and it stays there. Check the mount’s entry in the Vehicle tab before investing in it.
- Mount speed stacks with certain pet passives and garment cards. Farmers and merchants get the most from stacking these together.
- Mounts move at different speeds. The bear, for example, is on the slow side at +20% run speed, while the class pet players compare it to gives +30%. If speed matters, compare the stat on each mount’s entry.
How to get mounts in RO: The New World?
| Source | What you get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner guide | Free starter mount, a Poring-style companion | Arrives early through the beginner guide; the exact name varies by version |
| Kill-count achievements | Wolf, Vadon (the crab), Rocker, Ambernite, Picky Egg, Familiar | Check Achievements under daily activities. The wolf takes 30,000 kills around Payon; the Vadon crab is another 30,000-kill milestone |
| Encounter quests | Bigfoot bear, monkey | Random quests that pop up as you play. Players report the bear quest triggering while refining gear and the monkey while crafting |
| Job change | Motorcycle | The Gunslinger job line has its own motorcycle mount |
| Wild catch | Mysteltainn (Godslayer) | Found at Mount Mjolnir. Lower its resistance with milk, about three throws, then use an orb. The same system catches pets |
| MVP drops | MVP mounts, flying mounts | MVPs can drop mount items such as saddles, reins, or contracts, and your contribution ranking in the fight matters. The official store description says it plainly: defeat the MVP and make it your exclusive mount |
| Shops | Various mounts | Some mounts are sold directly for in-game currency |
| Exploration | Bigfoot and other freebies | Some mounts come from simply wandering. One player reports getting Bigfoot after entering a house in Payon |
Gravity introduced the game’s first flying mounts around launch, with the promise that even MVPs can be mounts, so the collection only grows.
FAQ
How do I change mounts in Ragnarok: The New World?
Open the bottom-right menu, go to Wardrobe, open the Vehicle tab, and pick the mount you want. The swap is instant.
Why can’t I ride my mount?
Three common reasons: you are in combat or just took a hit, you are in a dungeon that blocks mounts, or the mount is not actually equipped in the Vehicle tab. Pets are a separate system. A pet follows you; it does not replace your mount.
Are mounts shared between characters?
Not always. Some mounts are character bound, so equip them on the character you plan to ride.
What is the easiest free mount to get?
The beginner guide reward shows up first and costs nothing. After that, the wolf for 30,000 kills around Payon is the most straightforward kill-count mount.
Do all mounts move at the same speed?
No. The bear runs at +20% speed, slower than some alternatives, and mount speed can stack with pet passives and garment cards. Each mount’s entry shows its speed.
Can I catch mounts like pets?
Yes. Mysteltainn at Mount Mjolnir is caught like a pet: lower its resistance with milk, about three throws, then throw an orb. Aim carefully. The milk is bought with a currency you will want to save.
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