You get your first mount in FFXIV at around character level 20, once the Main Scenario Quest lets you join a Grand Company and pick up the quest "My Little Chocobo." There is no mount at the very start of the game, but the wait is short — most players are riding their Company Chocobo within the first few hours. This guide walks through exactly when each mount becomes available, from your first ride to the flying and rare mounts you collect later.
The exact moment depends on how quickly you progress the story, because mounts in FFXIV are tied to quests and milestones rather than a fixed character level. Below is the timeline, what you need at each point, and where the rest of the game's mounts come from.
What you need for your first mount
- Around level 20 on your first combat class (you reach this naturally through the Main Scenario).
- To have progressed the Main Scenario Quest far enough to unlock Grand Companies.
- 200 Company Seals to buy the "My Little Chocobo" quest item.
The FFXIV mount timeline
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Step 1: The quick answer — around level 20
You do not start the game with a mount. Your first one becomes available when the Main Scenario reaches the point — generally around level 20 — where you are invited to join a Grand Company. From there it is a quick errand to claim your Company Chocobo, a fast ground mount you can summon almost anywhere. After this, new mounts keep arriving steadily all the way to endgame.
The first mount unlocks around level 20; many more follow through the story and endgame. -
Step 2: Join a Grand Company
When the story prompts you, you choose one of three Grand Companies: the Maelstrom (Limsa Lominsa), the Order of the Twin Adder (Gridania), or the Immortal Flames (Ul'dah). The choice is largely cosmetic — all three lead to the same first mount, and you can switch your allegiance later. Joining is part of a Main Scenario Quest, so you cannot miss it as you play through the story.
Pick any of the three Grand Companies — all routes lead to the same first mount. -
Step 3: Buy "My Little Chocobo"
Once you are a Grand Company member, talk to your company's quartermaster (the personnel officer) and purchase the quest "My Little Chocobo" for 200 Company Seals. Completing this short quest grants the Company Chocobo mount. Company Seals are easy to earn from FATEs, your hunting log, and Grand Company duties, so 200 is a low bar — many players have enough almost immediately.
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Step 4: When you get more mounts
After the Company Chocobo, the game never really stops handing out mounts. Several Main Scenario chapters reward mounts for free as you progress past level 50. Flying mounts become usable from the first expansion, Heavensward, onward, though you must collect every Aether Current in a zone before you can take off there. At endgame, trials, raids, the Gold Saucer, and achievements add hundreds more mounts to chase.
Story rewards, flying mounts, and rare trial and raid mounts all arrive after your first.
Tips for getting your first mount faster
- Keep following the story. The Main Scenario Quest is the single most important thing to progress — it unlocks Grand Companies, your mount, and later flight.
- Bank some Company Seals early. Running a few FATEs near your level before you reach the quartermaster means you can buy "My Little Chocobo" the moment it becomes available.
- Use the Mount Guide. Open your Character menu to find the Mount Guide, where you can see every mount you own and summon any of them with one click.
- Set a mount hotbar slot. Once you own the Company Chocobo, drag it to your hotbar so you can summon it instantly while travelling.
Troubleshooting
I'm level 20 but can't get a mount yet
Mounts are gated by the Main Scenario, not your character level. If you have out-leveled the story, keep playing the Main Scenario Quest until it directs you to join a Grand Company.
I don't have 200 Company Seals
Earn seals quickly by completing FATEs in zones near your level, finishing entries in your hunting log, or turning in items at your Grand Company. You will hit 200 in a short session.
My mount won't summon in some areas
A few early starting areas and indoor spaces block mounts. Move to an open field zone and try summoning again from your hotbar or the Mount Guide.
Frequently asked questions
What level do you get a mount in FFXIV?
Your first mount, the Company Chocobo, unlocks around level 20 once the story lets you join a Grand Company and complete the "My Little Chocobo" quest.
What is the first mount in FFXIV?
The Company Chocobo, a yellow ground mount earned from the "My Little Chocobo" quest for 200 Company Seals after joining a Grand Company.
When can you fly in FFXIV?
Flying unlocks from the Heavensward expansion onward. You must collect all the Aether Currents in a given zone before you can fly in that zone.
How long does it take to get your first mount?
For most players it takes only a few hours of following the Main Scenario Quest from the start of the game.
Are all mounts in FFXIV unlocked through quests?
No. After the first mount, you can earn mounts from story rewards, vendors using seals or Gold Saucer points, trials, raids, and achievements.
Final thoughts
So, when do you get a mount in FFXIV? Your first one arrives around level 20 — simply follow the Main Scenario, join any Grand Company, and spend 200 Company Seals on "My Little Chocobo." From that point the collection only grows, with story mounts, flying mounts, and rare trial and raid rewards waiting throughout your journey across Eorzea. For the latest details, see the official Final Fantasy XIV website.
