The Full FFXIV Mount List: How to Get Them (2026)
The FFXIV mount list spans story rewards, battle content, currencies, achievements, side activities, events, and optional purchases. The fastest way to find a mount you already own is the in-game Mount Guide. To track down an unowned one, search its name or its unlock item in the official Eorzea Database, then follow the source listed below. This guide was checked on October 16, 2026; the official database currently reports Patch 7.57.
One important distinction: the Mount Guide shows your collected mounts, not a complete checklist of every mount you have not unlocked. The online database is the better lookup tool for missing rewards, and the live game remains the final check when a patch changes an item or its availability.
How to unlock your first FFXIV mount
To ride any mount, first unlock the ability through the early Main Scenario Quest. At level 20, the story lets you join one of the three Grand Companies. Complete the matching Grand Company quest, accept My Little Chocobo from your company commander, and use the Company Seals you receive to buy a chocobo issuance from the quartermaster. Turn it in to the associated chocobokeep, finish the quest, and use the Chocobo Whistle. You can then summon the Company Chocobo from the Mount Guide or put it on a hotbar.
Those steps are the same whichever Grand Company you choose; only the city and quest name change. The official mount-unlock walkthrough lists the quest chain and explains how to summon the chocobo.
Where mounts come from: the full source list
Use this table to choose a route before you spend time farming. A mount's exact item, vendor, or achievement can change by patch, so confirm the specific unlock in the database rather than assuming every reward in a category works the same way.
| Mount source | What to check |
|---|---|
| Main story and quests | Progress the MSQ and expansion storylines, then check side quests, role quests, and seasonal questlines. The Company Chocobo is the early guaranteed starting point; later quest rewards are tied to their own prerequisites. |
| Trials and raids | Check the duty's reward table. Some Extreme trials award a mount item directly or use a duty-specific token exchange; other trials and raids have different rewards. Collecting a defined set can also unlock a separate achievement mount, so read the requirement before farming. |
| Dungeons and exploration duties | Search rewards for dungeons, deep dungeons, exploratory areas, and special duties. Some mounts come from a clear, a coffer, or a longer achievement chain; many duties have no mount at all. |
| Grand Company, hunt, and region currencies | Check your Grand Company quartermaster and the vendors for the relevant hunt seals, regional gemstones, or other activity currency. Stock and requirements vary; look for the mount item or whistle in the vendor list before you start saving. |
| PvP | Review the Wolves' Den exchange NPCs, Series rewards, and PvP achievements. Wolf Marks and Trophy Crystals buy PvP items, while some mounts are earned through participation milestones or achievements. Series rewards rotate, so check the current reward period. |
| Gold Saucer | Earn Manderville Gold Saucer Points (MGP) through activities and exchange them for prizes at the attendants. Check the current prize list before committing MGP to a particular mount. |
| Achievements and crafting or gathering | Some mounts are long-term rewards for battle, collection, crafting, or gathering milestones. Open Character > Achievements and filter for mount rewards; claim eligible rewards there or follow the instructions for Achievement Certificates. |
| Treasure maps and side systems | Map chests and bonus dungeons can contain mount rewards in some map tiers. Check the current map and bonus-duty reward information; loot pools and bonus instances differ by map and patch. |
| Events, promotions, and the Mog Station | Seasonal events, collaborations, promotions, and optional store items use different claim rules. Event rewards can be time-limited. Before buying or redeeming a code, confirm whether the item is for one character or the whole service account. |
How to find a specific mount and farm it efficiently
- Check the Mount Guide. Open Character > Mount Guide to confirm what is already registered. The official game manual describes it as a record of mounts you have acquired.
- Search the exact name. In the Eorzea Database, search the mount name and likely unlock item terms such as “whistle,” “horn,” or “identification key.” Follow the item page to its source, required duty, quest, or vendor.
- Read the requirement before farming. Separate a random drop from a guaranteed exchange or an achievement. If a duty uses tokens, check how many and where they are traded. For an achievement reward, read its counter and claim instructions.
- Use a sensible party setup. Older eligible duties can often be run with level sync disabled, which may shorten a farm. Current encounters and some mechanics still need a group. Compare a solo attempt with a Party Finder group rather than assuming every old fight is an easy solo clear.
- Verify where the reward will register. Most gameplay unlocks are tied to the character that earns or uses them. Mog Station listings explicitly distinguish items marked “Account-Wide” from “Single Character”; read that label before checkout or code redemption.
For achievement mounts, FFXIV's official achievement guide explains where to claim direct rewards and where Achievement Certificates are exchanged. For PvP, the official PvP guide covers current Series rewards and Wolves' Den currency exchanges. The Gold Saucer guide explains how MGP and prize exchanges work.
Flying, mount speed, and multi-seat rides
Flight is unlocked by area progression, not by collecting a separate flying mount. In A Realm Reborn zones, flight is tied to story progress; in later expansion areas, follow the local Aether Current and quest requirements. The rules vary by zone, so use the Aether Currents menu and the map instead of assuming that attuning in one area unlocks flight everywhere. The official Patch 5.3 notes document the A Realm Reborn flight unlock, while the game manual identifies the Mount Speed and Aether Currents menus.
Mount speed is also area-based. The game displays movement speed by region; collecting a rarer mount does not automatically make it faster. Some mounts carry additional passengers. The Mount Guide marks multi-seat mounts, so inspect the entry if you want to bring a friend or a larger party along.
Paid and limited-time mounts: check the fine print
Not every mount is permanently available through regular gameplay. A seasonal event or promotion may have a claim window, and a collaboration reward may have different redemption rules from a Mog Station purchase. Some Mog Station mounts are account-wide, while others unlock for a single character. For example, official notices have listed the Bennu as account-wide and the Witch's Broom as single-character. Treat those labels as item-specific; do not assume the rule for one mount applies to another.
Before purchasing, check the official Lodestone notices for event dates and the current Play Guide or Eorzea Database for in-game requirements.
FFXIV mount list FAQ
How many mounts are in FFXIV?
The collection changes as patches and events add rewards, and the number registered can differ by character. Check your Mount Guide for your own total; use the Eorzea Database when you need to look up an unowned mount.
Are FFXIV mounts account-wide?
Do not assume so. Gameplay unlocks are generally registered to the character that earns them. Store and promotion items specify whether they are account-wide or for one character, so check the exact listing before purchase or redemption.
Can every mount fly?
Flight depends on the area and its unlock requirements. Check the relevant zone's Aether Current and story progress; a mount collection alone does not unlock flight in a new region.
