The full FFXIV mount list is enormous — Final Fantasy XIV has hundreds of mounts, and they come from almost every system in the game. Rather than dumping a giant table, this guide breaks down where every mount comes from so you can target the ones you actually want, whether that's a free story reward or an ultra-rare boss drop you'll be farming for weeks.
Mounts are purely cosmetic and shared across your whole account, so collecting them never affects your power — it's all about style, speed and bragging rights. Below we group the entire mount list into the major sources so you always know exactly where to look next.
What you need to know first
- Your first mount is the Company Chocobo, unlocked when you join a Grand Company at around level 20.
- Flying mounts work the same as ground mounts — you just need to collect Aether Currents in each zone to fly there.
- Mounts are account-wide, so anything you unlock is available on every character on your service account.
- Multi-seat mounts let you carry friends; some seat two, three or four players, and a few seat up to eight.
1. What mounts are and how to ride them
A mount in FFXIV is an action you summon from your Actions & Traits log, just like a combat ability. Drag it to your hotbar and press the key to hop on. The handy Mount Roulette action summons a random mount you own, which is the easiest way to show off a big collection. Once you have several mounts, this becomes a fun way to ride something different every time.
2. Free mounts from the story and quests
The easiest mounts to add to your list are completely free — you collect them simply by playing through the Main Scenario Quest (MSQ). Each expansion hands out signature mounts as you progress, so a steady stream arrives just from following the story. Highlights include the Company Chocobo, the iconic Magitek Armor, your first flying mount and Midgardsormr in Heavensward, the Yol in Stormblood, a Fae Gwiber in Shadowbringers, and Argos in Endwalker.
3. Grand Company, PvP and vendor mounts
A large chunk of the mount list is bought with in-game currencies. Save up the right tokens and trade them at the matching vendor. Company Seals from your Grand Company buy mounts such as the Magitek Predator, Cavalry Drake and Laurel Goobbue from the quartermaster. Wolf Marks and Trophy Crystals earned in PvP unlock dedicated PvP mounts, including the Magitek Sky Armor and rotating seasonal rewards from Crystalline Conflict.
4. Trial, raid and dungeon mount drops
The rarest and most prestigious entries on the mount list drop from challenging fights. Each Extreme trial primal can drop a "Nightmare" mount, and collecting all of a tier earns you the spectacular Kirin. Savage and Extreme end-bosses, along with certain dungeons and FATEs, drop mounts at low rates that often require weekly farming. Persistence is the name of the game here — many of these mounts have drop chances measured in single-digit percentages.
5. Tomestones, crafting, feats and the Mog Station
The remainder of the mount list is spread across smaller systems. Tomestone and scrip vendors in major hubs sell several mounts. Crafters and gatherers can earn exclusive mounts through high-level recipes and collectables. Achievements reward dedication — long-term feats like clearing 1,000 dungeons grant special mounts. The Gold Saucer sells the Fenrir and others for MGP, Treasure Maps can drop mounts in their bonus dungeons, and the optional Mog Station cash shop offers mounts for real money.
Tips for completing your mount list
- Check the Mount Guide. In-game, the Mounts window (and the Mount Guide tab) shows every mount and a short note on how to obtain it — a perfect checklist.
- Farm efficiently. Unsync old trials and run them solo or with a small group to speed up low-rate mount farms.
- Don't ignore the Gold Saucer. MGP builds up passively from daily activities, so the Fenrir and other mounts are within reach without much effort.
- Unlock flying as you go. Gather Aether Currents in each zone so any mount you collect can fly there.
Frequently asked questions
How many mounts are there in FFXIV?
There are several hundred mounts in Final Fantasy XIV, and the number grows with every patch and expansion. The in-game Mount Guide always shows the complete, up-to-date list for your account.
What is the first mount you get in FFXIV?
The Company Chocobo is your first mount. You unlock it by joining one of the three Grand Companies, which becomes available at around level 20 through the main story.
Are FFXIV mounts free?
Many are. A large portion of the mount list is earned for free through the Main Scenario, achievements, vendors and content drops. A smaller selection of optional mounts is sold for real money on the Mog Station.
What is the rarest mount in FFXIV?
The rarest mounts are low-percentage drops from Extreme and Savage encounters, or reward mounts for completing every Extreme trial in a tier, such as the Kirin. Some take dozens of clears to obtain.
Can I fly on any mount?
Yes. Flying is tied to the zone, not the mount. Once you've collected all the Aether Currents in an area, every mount you own can fly there.
Final thoughts
The full FFXIV mount list spans nearly every part of the game, which is exactly what makes collecting them so rewarding. Start with the free story and currency mounts, then branch into trial and raid farming or the Gold Saucer as you chase the rare ones. For the definitive, always-current list, check your in-game Mount Guide or the official Final Fantasy XIV website.
