Exploring the massive world of Orbis on foot takes time. Horses give you a faster, smoother way to travel long distances in Hytale. You can ride them early in the game without special gear if you know where to look and how to approach them correctly.
Where to Find Horses in Hytale
Horses spawn naturally in open, peaceful biomes where visibility is high and terrain is flat.
You will most often find horses in:
- Meadow biomes with rolling grasslands
- Emerald Grove (Zone 1) plains and fields
- Savannah areas of Howling Sands (Zone 2)
Horses usually roam alone or in small groups. They stay alert and react quickly to player movement.
How to Mount a Horse (Quick Method)
You do not need a saddle or special item to ride a horse in Hytale.
Follow these steps:
- Crouch to reduce noise
- Approach the horse from behind or the side
- Get close until the interaction prompt appears
- Press F (default key) to mount
Once mounted, use standard movement keys to ride. Horses move faster than players and have better stamina for long trips.
How to Stop Horses From Running Away
Horses scare easily. If you rush toward them, they will flee before you can mount them.
The safest way to control a horse is by using carrots.
Use Carrots to Lure Horses
- Hold a carrot in your hand
- Nearby adult horses will walk toward you
- Approach calmly and press F to mount
After recent updates, feeding carrots makes horses friendly, meaning they stop fleeing when you dismount.
How to Permanently Tame a Horse in Hytale
To keep a horse near your base and prevent it from running away, you must feed it carrots.
Steps to tame a horse:
- Hold carrots and let the horse approach
- Feed the horse multiple times
- Confirm the horse no longer flees when you switch items
Once tamed:
- The horse stays calm near you
- It remains at your base
- You can mount it freely anytime
For safety, build a small fenced shelter to protect it from roaming enemies.
How to Get Carrots in Hytale
You can find or grow carrots easily.
Ways to obtain carrots:
- Loot them from the wilderness
- Grow them on tilled soil
- Craft carrot seeds at a Farmer’s Workbench
Growing carrots ensures you always have a reliable way to manage horses.
Can Horses Be Used in Combat?
Horses in Hytale focus on movement, not fighting.
Current limitations:
- You cannot use combat weapons while riding
- Horses will flee if startled before taming
- They work best for exploration and travel
If a horse becomes stuck or unresponsive, a light hit can reset its behavior.
Are There Other Rideable Animals?
Yes. Hytale includes other tameable animals.
Rideable or tameable creatures include:
- Camels (also usable as mounts)
- Cows, sheep, chickens, and mosshorns (non-mount pets)
Each animal serves a different gameplay purpose.
If you want stable, fast travel later in the game, consider combining horses with teleporters. Until then, a tamed horse is one of the most useful companions you can get early in Hytale.
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