Crimson Desert Guide: How to Get an Elantrima Horse

The Elantrima is one of Crimson Desert's most distinctive horse breeds, known for its thick-furred lower legs and ornate markings that make it a favorite among in-game nobles. More practically, it punches above its weight as a cargo hauler, packing a natural extra inventory slot and solid stamina that most other horses can't match at the same level. Here's everything you need to know to get one and make the most of it.

How to get an Elantrima in Crimson Desert

There are three distinct ways to add an Elantrima to your stable, and they vary quite a bit in effort and risk.

Tame one in the wild

This is the most reliable free method. When you spot an Elantrima roaming the open world, run up and mount it to trigger the taming minigame. The trick here is directional: you need to push in the opposite direction to where the horse is currently facing. Get that timing and direction right consistently, and the horse is yours without spending a single piece of silver or worrying about your bounty meter.

Buy from a stable

Stables occasionally stock Elantrimas for silver, giving you a guaranteed acquisition if you have the funds. That said, paying silver for a horse you can tame for free is hard to justify unless wild spawns are proving stubborn or you want a specific color variant. Treat this as a backup option rather than a first move.

Elantrima listed at stable shop

Steal from an NPC

Elantrimas can also be taken from NPCs, whether that's a bandit riding one on a road or a non-hostile NPC in a town or camp. You'll need a mask equipped before stealing is even an option, and the action will add to your bounty. If your bounty is already climbing, this method can compound problems fast.

What are the Elantrima's stats?

The Elantrima sits at 600 health and 255 stamina, which are the headline numbers that define its role. Its attack sits at 10 and defense at 50, but those figures matter less than the movement profile: Movement Speed 1, Acceleration 1, Handling 2, and Jump Power 2.

That handling score is the key differentiator. The Elantrima isn't the fastest horse on flat ground, but it corners and responds better than pure speed-focused breeds, which makes a real difference when navigating the game's more uneven terrain with a full cargo load.

What skills does the Elantrima learn?

The Elantrima's skill progression is worth planning around. Here's the full list by level requirement:

Lateral Movement at level 3 is the skill that sets the Elantrima apart from most other horses. Being able to strafe while mounted opens up a different style of navigation and mounted combat positioning that you won't get from breeds focused purely on speed.

The level 5 cluster is strong across the board. Double Jump alone justifies leveling the Elantrima past the early stages, and Quick Start pairs naturally with the extra inventory slot for traders who need to get moving fast after loading up.

Is the Elantrima worth using?

For cargo runs and extended travel across varied terrain, the Elantrima is one of the better standard horses in the game. Its combination of high stamina, above-average handling, and the extra inventory slot creates a mount that genuinely supports how the game's trading and gathering systems work.

It's not the right pick if raw speed is your priority. Breeds built purely around Movement Speed and Acceleration will outpace it on long straight roads. But for players doing regular trading post runs or hauling crafting materials across regions, the Elantrima's practical advantages add up quickly. 

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