Ground and aquatic mounts you should still bother with
Once you have a flier, ground mounts look pointless — until you hit a cave or a boss you need to strafe.
Updated 2026-07-26
Key takeaways
- ✓Direhowl — early scout
- ✓Blazehowl Noct — mid-game DPS
- ✓Necromus — endgame ground king
- ✓Suzaku Aqua — amphibious S-tier
Direhowl — early scout
Level 11 catch, no saddle stamina drain.
Blazehowl Noct — mid-game DPS
Rider-attack style: gun fire is buffed +20% while mounted.
Necromus — endgame ground king
Highest ground speed plus Dark AoE.
Suzaku Aqua — amphibious S-tier
Flies, swims and sprints without a swap.
Broncherry Aqua — utility swimmer
Farms Pure Water while riding it.