Riding
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- This page is about the basic Riding characteristic (Passive Skill). For details on its use, see Travelling.
Riding
- Characteristic
- You are able to ride mounts.
General Information
The Riding skill is required to ride any permanent mounts. It is learned from Trait: Riding Characteristic, and is auto-applied upon acquisition.
There are three Riding Traits available:
- Riding - Basic riding skill allowing a character to ride mounts for up to +68% mount speed, depending on the mount.
- Apprentice Riding - Boosts all travelling mount speed to +68%.
- Journeyman Riding - Boosts all travelling mount speed to +78%.
How to Obtain
Free Quest
- Men and Hobbits can obtain this skill from [1] A Little Extra Never Hurts -- Part 2, bestowed by Jon Brackenbrook in Archet during the Introduction.
- Dwarves and Elves can get the same quest from Dwalin in Frerin's Court during their introduction.
- All races can obtain this skill from [1] A Little Extra Never Hurts -- Part 2, bestowed by the blacksmith Skardí Bendblade in Mossward.
- New Beornings, High Elves, and Stout-axes are advised to use the Wrapped Horse Whistle to make the journey to Mossward safely.
- It is not necessary to have purchased Before the Shadow expansion to obtain this quest from Skardí.
VIP Subscribers
Players with a VIP Account can also acquire this skill for free by completing the level 20 quest Proving Your Quality, given by Éogar at Hengstacer Farm, north of Bree.[22.3S, 52.3W]
Mithril Traders
The skill can be bartered from Mithril Traders in the starting areas for 10 .
LOTRO Store
This skill is also included as part of packages from the LOTRO Store.
Item | Uses | Minimum Level | Points | ||
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Apprentice Riding Trait | Upgrades your mounts to have +68% speed. Includes basic Riding Skill, Apprentice Riding Trait, and Smell the Roses. |
Single Character | 5 | 995 | |
Apprentice Riding Trait (Account) | Upgrades your mounts to have +68% speed. Includes basic Riding Skill, Apprentice Riding Trait, and Smell the Roses. |
Account-wide | None | 1995 | |
Journeyman Riding Trait (Account) | Upgrades your mounts to have +78% speed. Includes basic Riding Skill, Apprentice Riding Trait, Journeyman Riding Trait, and Smell the Roses. |
Account-wide | None | 2995 |
Notes
- This skill is required to participate in Festival Horse Races during Special Events.