Crystal Saga Nova Mount Tier List: Best Mounts Ranked
Mounts provide movement speed AND permanent stat bonuses. Collecting multiple mounts stacks their stats even when not riding them. This guide ranks all mounts and shows F2P-obtainable options.
Mount Tier List
| Mount | Rarity | Speed | Stats | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Phoenix | Legendary | +80% | ATK+500, HP+3000 | Spending Event | S |
| Frost Dragon | Legendary | +80% | DEF+400, HP+3500 | Limited Event | S |
| Storm Unicorn | Epic | +60% | ATK+300, SPD+50 | Guild War Season | A |
| Shadow Tiger | Epic | +60% | CRIT+200, ATK+250 | Arena Season Top 50 | A |
| Crystal Stag | Epic | +60% | HP+2000, DEF+200 | 30-Day Login Reward | A |
| War Bear | Rare | +40% | HP+1000, DEF+100 | Guild Shop (2000 contrib) | B |
| Swift Horse | Rare | +40% | ATK+150, SPD+30 | Achievement: Level 50 | B |
| Basic Steed | Common | +20% | ATK+50, HP+300 | Main Quest (Level 40) | B |
Best F2P Mounts
Legendary mounts are mostly locked behind spending or rare events. Here's what F2P players should target:
1. Crystal Stag (Epic) — Best F2P Mount
- How to get: Login for 30 consecutive days. Completely free, just play.
- Why it's great: Epic rarity with solid defensive stats. +60% speed is noticeable quality of life.
- Priority: Your primary mount for the first 1-2 months.
2. War Bear (Rare) — Early Game Pick
- How to get: Buy from Guild Shop for 2000 guild contribution
- Why it's great: Available week 1 if you grind guild quests. Bridges the gap until Crystal Stag.
- Note: Still worth buying even after getting Crystal Stag — collecting mounts stacks stats.
3. Swift Horse (Rare) — Free from Achievement
- How to get: Reach Level 50 (achievement reward)
- Why it's great: Free, decent ATK stat, good speed boost.
Mount Collection Strategy
Remember: ALL collected mounts contribute stats, not just the one you're riding. So collecting multiple mounts, even lower-rarity ones, is always beneficial.
- Week 1: Get Basic Steed from main quest (Level 40). Buy War Bear from guild shop.
- Week 2-3: Get Swift Horse from Level 50 achievement.
- Month 1: Earn Crystal Stag from 30-day login.
- Month 2+: Save event currency for Epic/Legendary mounts when available.
Mount Training Priority
- Focus ALL mount food on your highest-rarity mount (Crystal Stag for F2P)
- Star milestones (3/6/9) unlock bonus passives — check which passive is best for your class
- Don't spread food across multiple mounts until your main is 9-star
- Mount food sources: Daily quests, guild shop, events, AFK drops (rare)
Legendary Mount Acquisition (For Spenders)
If you're willing to spend, here's when Legendary mounts typically become available:
- First-week spending event: Crimson Phoenix at 5000 diamond threshold
- Monthly limited events: Rotating Legendary mounts in event shops
- Battle Pass (if available): Sometimes includes a Legendary mount at max tier
- Anniversary events: Best chance for discounted Legendary mounts
Common Mount Mistakes
- Ignoring mount collection — Every mount adds stats permanently. Collect all free mounts.
- Spending diamonds on mount gacha — Odds are terrible. Wait for guaranteed event mounts.
- Not buying War Bear early — 2000 guild contribution is cheap. Get it week 1.
- Feeding multiple mounts evenly — Focus one mount to max stars first.
- Choosing wings over mounts — Wait, actually wings ARE higher priority. See Wings Guide.
📌 Summary: Collect every free mount (stat stacking). Crystal Stag (30-day login) is best F2P mount. Feed only your highest rarity mount. Don't spend diamonds on mount gacha. Wings > Mounts in resource priority. For full progression path, check our Wings & Mounts Guide.