Diving & Underwater Mounts
- The Breath gauge limits how long you can stay underwater
- Sea mounts let you travel fast below the surface
Updated: 2026-11-10
Underwater mounts
| Mount | How to get |
|---|---|
| Shark | Knock it out with Force Palm, then tame it like a horse |
| Orca | Rarer, same areas as sharks — Force Palm, then tame |
| Electric Ray | Ride it and feed it Fish Fillet until Trust reaches 100 |
| Sunfish | Ride it and feed it Fish Fillet until Trust reaches 100 |
| Pink Manta Ray | At an undiscovered landmark north of the Dead Coral Sea |
| Ocean Drifter | From an Ancients' Chest in the Forgotten Ocean Ruins near Razanui Island |
| Sea Turtle | Unlock method not confirmed yet |
Breath & diving gear
- Refine your diving suit to raise max Breath
- Some food restores Breath for a short time
- Charter's Diving Set (pre-order): helm and suit +120 max Breath each, gloves and boots +2% swim speed
- New equipment lets the A.T.A.G work underwater
- The Harpoon Gun works underwater — reward from Where the Wind Blows
Underwater resources
- Hydrothermal Mineral Deposits, Manganese Nodules and Obsidian around the vents and trenches
- Natural Pearls, Golden Coral and Sea Fan Coral on the reefs
- Ambergris and Glowing Mushrooms in remote spots
- All of them are on the Great Ocean map with filters
Open the Great Ocean map
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Frequently asked questions
How do I tame a shark in Crimson Desert?
Swim up to it, knock it out with Force Palm and then tame it the same way you tame a horse.
How do I breathe longer underwater?
Refine your diving suit to raise max Breath, wear the Charter's Diving Set, and eat food that restores Breath.
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