U4GM - 14 Key Elden Ring Items That Improve Your Mounted Combat
Mounted combat in Elden Ring is one of the game's most dynamic features. Whether you’re galloping across open fields or circling a dragon in a deadly dance, mastering combat on Torrent adds another layer of depth to the gameplay. But just hopping on your spectral steed isn’t enough—you’ll need the right Elden Ring Items to truly make the most of your mounted battles.
After dozens of hours testing different setups in PvE and PvP, I’ve compiled a list of 14 essential items that enhance mounted combat, from talismans and gear to consumables and weapons. These picks will help you move faster, hit harder, and stay alive longer while fighting from horseback.
1. Green Turtle Talisman
Stamina is key in mounted combat. The Green Turtle Talisman boosts stamina recovery speed, which allows you to chain more attacks and dodge without dismounting. It’s a small buff that makes a huge difference in longer fights.
2. Erdtree’s Favor
This talisman increases HP, stamina, and equip load. All three stats are vital when you're mounted, especially for builds that rely on poise and heavy armor to survive while circling enemies.
3. Blue-Feathered Branchsword
When your health is low, this talisman increases your defense. Since you can’t block while mounted, extra defense at critical moments can mean the difference between staying mounted and getting thrown off.
4. Flame, Grant Me Strength
One of the best Incantations for increasing physical attack power. Cast it before a mounted skirmish and enjoy extra damage on all your sweeping halberd or greatsword swings.
5. Bloodgrease and Other Weapon Buffs
Consumable weapon buffs like Bloodgrease, Poison Grease, and Rot Grease can be applied before battle. They’re often overlooked but are incredibly useful for mounted builds using fast-hit weapons like spears or twinblades.
6. Radahn’s Spear and Greatbow
Radahn’s gear is tailor-made for mounted combat. The Starscourge Greatswords and Lion Greatbow work well on horseback, allowing you to engage enemies at range or up close with devastating power.
7. Dragon Slayer’s Cragblade
This heavy weapon deals excellent posture damage and is effective in mounted duels. Its vertical slam attacks can hit larger enemies from horseback without needing precise timing.
8. Ash of War: Flaming Strike
Flaming Strike is easy to apply, lasts a while, and adds fire damage to your weapon. The quick animation makes it possible to use before jumping into mounted engagements.
9. Erdtree Heal
For support players or tougher boss fights, Erdtree Heal provides a massive HP restore without needing to dismount. It’s slower than a flask but more efficient in group fights where Torrent needs to stay active.
10. Crimsonburst Crystal Tear
Mixed into your Flask of Wondrous Physick, this provides slow HP regeneration—perfect when you're kiting enemies or need passive recovery without stopping the fight.
11. Greathorn Hammer
It has solid reach and knockback potential while riding Torrent. The moveset syncs well with mounted swings and works against humanoid enemies and beasts alike.
12. Haligtree Crest Greatshield (for swapping post-combat)
While you can’t use shields while mounted, having a strong off-hand shield like this is perfect once you dismount. A good rule of thumb is to gear for flexibility—switching between horseback and foot combat seamlessly can save Elden Ring Runes in respawn penalties.
13. Beast Roar Talisman
If you're using Beast Roar or any projectile-based spells, this talisman increases their power. These are great tools for ranged mounted playstyles, especially for dealing with flyers or spellcasters.
14. Golden Vow
Golden Vow boosts both offense and defense for you and nearby allies. It’s incredibly effective in multiplayer scenarios or difficult boss fights where you’ll be on horseback the entire time.
If you're looking to farm some of these Elden Ring Items or level up the necessary stats, efficient rune farming is a must. Investing your Elden Ring Runes wisely in endurance and strength—or dexterity, depending on your weapon choice—can drastically improve how your build performs on horseback.
Many players overlook the potential of mounted combat because of its limitations with certain weapons or incantations. But with the right setup, you can dominate open-world fights, ambush invaders, or kite giant enemies with speed and precision.
For more insights into optimizing your mounted playstyle, keep an eye on community forums and reliable resources like U4GM. The meta evolves, but the fundamentals of good mounted combat remain the same: control, timing, and the right tools for the job.