Hey how handy do you guys find mounts?

[imwithdummy]

Like, is having a mount to fight beside you something that some people will swear by? Because I've not done anything with them yet and was wondering if there are people out there who'd be like, "Oh my God man you have to get a mount, it'll make the game so much better!"
Does anyone swear by mounts, or are they just kind of nice for getting around?

[Iorveth]

I prefer the infinite override perk so I'll hack the strongest creature and let it melt all the other ones around, or I'll just watch a small fight club^, also this method is sweet to farm mods and materials, but you'aint get any exp unless you deliver the last hit.

[Mononymouse]

when you are just exploring, they are nice, otherwise, i just use campfires to jump around.

[Seamus]

I never use the damn things. Aloy's fast enough to get from fire to fire on foot to unlock them, then you can just use the infinite fast travel pack after that.

[[HYST] JDM12983]

I'm with the others here; they can be nice for a bit of exploring sometimes; or maybe tame certain creatures to fight others.

But, sometimes, it's just as easy to run from spot to spot or use the fires to fast travel.

[someguy]

I haven't found the mount to be too useful when fighting some of the bigger foes. But one time I accidentally called a mount in a bandit camp and he kill several bandits for me. It was kinda funny to watch. But for travelling, I usually don't bother using a mount.

[AnkleBones]

Pro tip: Over-ride two mounts, ride them over to a campfire, save the game and go make Espresso while they guard you.

[MysticalPotato]

Originally posted by imwithdummy:

Like, is having a mount to fight beside you something that some people will swear by? Because I've not done anything with them yet and was wondering if there are people out there who'd be like, "Oh my God man you have to get a mount, it'll make the game so much better!"
Does anyone swear by mounts, or are they just kind of nice for getting around?

I've never used mounts, probably never will. I just prefer to take my time.

[LinK]

They're pointless for fast travel so long as campfires exist. As far as fighting goes you may as well just override the creatures that are already present. Maybe forbidden west will provide reasons to ride a mount.

[Overread]

Sometimes mounts get a bit trickier to control movement wise, they will slow down and don't quite have the fluid terrain crossing animations Aloy has. Part of it is also speed, if you're riding fast down a road its fine, fast through a wood and you'll more likely end up trotting instead of the stop start or running into trees and such.

That said they are good fun and sometimes do help out in a battle. Sometimes its just having another target for the enemy to focus on that gives you a breather; the damage they do helps too, but the greater part is they take some of the attention off you. A big help in fights against lots of opponents or where your battle bleeds into other areas or a convoy walks into your battleground.

You don't "need" them but that's part of the games somewhat open combat options. You can snipe, sneak and trap, engage in spear combat, dance around with a bow, leap off your mount back to charge etc.... Really the choice is what you want to make it in combat.


I also find that exploring the world with a mount helps and even travelling; you'll get into more random fights, see more of the map and such and sometimes its just more immersive/engaging than always using quick-travel points.



Overriding machines is slightly separate since you can't control them (ride) so they tend to work only in one area. They can be, again, a big help in a fight. Overrriding machines gives you allies. In the expansion right at the end you have to go fight some of the new bear machines which are very tough; capturing a nearby robot or two to help you out is a big aid; it gives that fast moving fire slinging claw slahsing bear something else to focus on; that gives you breathing room.

And if you happen to take over the biggest machine in the area, then yep that's going to smash up a lot for you. In higher difficulties this can be a big help in harvesting materials since it means you don't have to use as much of your inventory to take stuff out.

[LinK]

Originally posted by Cyanide Muffin:

They teleport. I've done this. You can fast travel while on one.
Ride a mount to campfire first travel to another one and as long as there's a bit of land around the campfire you arrive still on your mount.

Not what I meant. I don't use the mount because all the campfires are close to any destination I may have. Using a mount for travel in this game is like using your car to go to your next door neighbours house.

[Engels78]

Control of those mounts is TERRIBLE!!! I just tried it for few minutes and NEVER again 😝 PS4 has the same problems.

Fortunately there is no stamina for running, and there is fast travel.

[Dude Guyman]

I don't use them either. I find the controls more cumbersome than it's worth. I spend more time trying to get them off a rock or across a bridge or something than traveling.

[-CASTRADOMIS-]

I wish they were faster. I wish we could have got a sawtooth mount. I like calling mounts to act as cannon fodder, pretty much the only thing they're useful for.

[DM]

Originally posted by imwithdummy:

Like, is having a mount to fight beside you something that some people will swear by? Because I've not done anything with them yet and was wondering if there are people out there who'd be like, "Oh my God man you have to get a mount, it'll make the game so much better!"
Does anyone swear by mounts, or are they just kind of nice for getting around?

The controls are iffy for the mounts, You have to alter their speed manually. They are awkward and pretty much optional.

[imwithdummy]

Wow ask and you shall receive, thanks a lot for the feedback here. Yeah I'm not liking them so much myself...god forbit a rock be in the way or something, they're so dang wonky. And its been surprising just how many campfires there are, so its not like they're going to save you a ton of time.
Probably not a bad idea for me to think more about overriding them before combat though, as it just normally doesn't occur to me.

Originally posted by Overread:

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Good stuff here, thanks for taking the time...love this kind of comprehensive explanation.

Originally posted by -CASTRADOMIS-:

I wish they were faster. I wish we could have got a sawtooth mount. I like calling mounts to act as cannon fodder, pretty much the only thing they're useful for.

Hell yes, a Sawtooth mount would be amazing...even if they didn't fight for you. Would look so badass, riding one of them beasts.