RUMOR WOODS PREVIEW: GM Aergo announced Mounted Combat is coming to Rumor Woods as a character unlock. Price will be 50,000 raikhen from the stablehands in various towns. 1) Attack and cast war spells freely from your mount. 2) Getting knocked down will dismount you. 3) +10 DS while mounted. 4) Height advantage on attacks. 5) Three new abilities: MOUNT CHARGE (AoE), MOUNT TRAMPLE (single target), MOUNT ESCAPE (works when you aren’t mounted). There is more at the wiki
Text of Discord Post follows:
GM Aergo
⚔️ Mounted Combat
on 8 Apr 2026 at 11:12 AM
from the Official GemStoneIV Discord
on #forums/paid-events channel
Trained riders will now be able to fight from the saddle! Mounted combat is unlocked per character at a price of 50,000 raikhen. This unlock will be available from the stablehands in various towns.
Stay Mounted in Combat
Attack and cast war spells freely while mounted.
You no longer get dismounted when attacked or when entering combat.
Getting knocked down will still dismount you.
Passive Bonuses
+10 DS while mounted.
Height advantage on attacks.
Three New Abilities
All three are accessed via the MOUNT verb (e.g., MOUNT CHARGE).
MOUNT CHARGE – AoE
Spur your mount into a charge that can hit multiple creatures in the room.
Targets are knocked down and may be Disoriented or Staggered.
Uses an SMR roll against each target.
You are dismounted and your mount departs after the charge.
60 second cooldown
5 seconds of roundtime
MOUNT TRAMPLE – Single-Target
Direct your mount to trample a single creature or player.
Target is knocked down and may be Terrified or Feeble.
Includes a follow-through attack with your equipped weapon or a spell after the trample.
You stay mounted after trampling.
60 second cooldown
3 seconds of roundtime
MOUNT ESCAPE – Emergency Extraction
Your mount charges in, scoops you up, and carries you to an adjacent room even if you’re stunned, prone, webbed, or rooted.
Does not work while unconscious or dead.
Must not be mounted.
Daily cooldown (resets at midnight).
Your mount departs after depositing you safely.
Does not move your group.
The destination room may have hostile creatures; escape guarantees extraction, not safety.
Restrictions While Mounted
Some combat maneuvers (CMANs) and abilities cannot be used while mounted. List is subject to change as messaging is reviewed:
Vault Kick, Bearhug, Dirtkick, Leap Attack, Sweep, Tackle, Groin Kick, Footstomp, Hamstring, Headbutt, Garrote, Subdue, Spin Attack, Whirling Dervish, Rolling Krynch, Acrobat’s Leap, Kneebash, Dust Shroud, Swiftkick, Divert, Cutthroat, Eviscerate, Prop Up (Shield), Charge (Polearm), Twin Hammerfists, Spin Kick, Cyclone, Vanish, Silent Strike
Some abilities cannot target a mounted rider:
Bearhug, Sweep, Hamstring, Garrote, Subdue, Cutthroat, Throatchop, Footstomp, Groin Kick, Nosetweak, Kneebash
AMBUSH and WAYLAY are always blocked while mounted, regardless of combat unlock. You also cannot HIDE while mounted.
As a result of these changes, ALL players with mounts will notice the following changes:
The summoning device is now wearable. When dismounting, the device will be worn automatically instead of going to an empty hand first.
You will no longer be considered “sitting” while mounted.
https://gswiki.play.net/MountedCombat
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