Hytale Animal Taming & Mounts Guide: How to Tame Every Creature in Orbis

One of the most requested features since Hytale's Early Access launch is finally here. Update 3 introduces a complete animal taming system that lets you tame, feed, pet, ride, and lead dozens of creatures across Orbis. And yes — you can ride dinosaurs. This guide covers everything you need to know about taming in Hytale, from the basic mechanics to advanced tips for building your own creature collection. How Taming Works Hytale's taming system is straightforward but rewards patience and preparation. Here's the core loop: Find a tameable creature in the wild Hold its favorite food in your hand Approach slowly — the creature will show interest Feed the creature when prompted Repeat until the taming bar fills and hearts appear Once tamed, the creature becomes your companion. It will follow you, respond to basic commands, and can be interacted with in several ways. Taming Tips Don't sprint toward the animal — sudden movement can scare some creatures away Crouch for shy animals — crouching reduces your detection radius Bring extra food — some animals require multiple feedings before they're tamed Avoid combat nearby — fighting near a wild animal can reset their taming progress Check the biome — each zone has unique tameable creatures What You Can Do with Tamed Animals Tamed creatures aren't just decorative. They provide real gameplay benefits: Pet and Care Pet your animals — interact to play a petting animation (yes, it's adorable) Feed for health — keep your companions healthy with regular feeding Name your pets — give them a custom name that appears above their head Ride as Mounts Certain larger animals can be ridden as mounts, providing faster travel across Orbis: Horses — the classic mount, balanced speed and stamina Dinosaurs — found in underground jungles, powerful and imposing Other rideable creatures — more mount types are expected as the game develops Mounted movement is significantly faster than walking, making mounts essential for long-distance travel between biomes and across the zones of Orbis. Lead with Rope Attach a lead to guide tamed animals where you want them Transport safely — move animals between your bases or enclosures Tie to fences — secure animals in a location while you explore Tameable Creatures by Zone Orbis is divided into distinct zones, each with unique wildlife. Here's what you can expect to tame in each area: Zone 1 — Emerald Grove (Forests & Meadows) CreatureRideableNotes HorseYesFound in open meadows, several color variants SheepNoCommon in grassy areas, easy to tame ChickenNoFound near farms and villages RabbitNoQuick and shy, requires patience Dog/WolfNoLoyal companion, will defend you from threats Zone 2 — Howling Sands (Desert & Savanna) CreatureRideableNotes CamelYesDesert mount with heat resistance LizardNoSmall desert companion Zone 3 — Borea (Arctic & Tundra) CreatureRideableNotes PenguinNoAdorable cold-weather companion YakYesSturdy mount suited for snowy terrain Underground Jungles CreatureRideableNotes DinosaurYesPowerful mount found in underground jungle biomes Note: This list covers creatures confirmed as tameable so far. Hypixel Studios has indicated that more tameable creatures will be added in future updates as the taming system expands. Favorite Foods Each tameable creature has a preferred food that speeds up the taming process. Using the wrong food may still work but takes significantly longer — or may not work at all. CreatureFavorite FoodWhere to Find It HorseApples / CarrotsFound in forests, farmable SheepWheatHarvest from wild grass or farm ChickenSeedsBreak tall grass Dog/WolfMeat (cooked)Hunt and cook any animal meat RabbitCarrotsFound in gardens, farmable DinosaurRaw meat (large)Dropped by larger animals Tip: Stock up on the right food before heading out to tame. Running out mid-taming can waste time as the creature's interest fades. Riding Mounts: Controls and Mechanics Once you've tamed a rideable creature, mounting up is simple: Approach your tamed mount Interact (right-click) to mount Use normal movement controls (WASD) to steer Sprint for a speed boost (uses mount stamina) Dismount with the interact key or jump Mount Differences Not all mounts are equal. Each type has distinct characteristics: MountSpeedStaminaSpecial HorseFastHighBest all-around mount, can jump fences DinosaurMediumVery HighIntimidating, can handle rough terrain CamelMediumHighNo speed penalty in desert zones YakSlowVery HighNo speed penalty in snow, sturdy in combat Building a Home for Your Pets Tamed animals need somewhere to stay when you're not adventuring with them. Here are some tips for building effective enclosures: Fenced areas — use fence blocks to create pens that animals can't escape Food supply — place their favorite food nearby so they stay fed and healthy Shelter — roofed structures protect animals from environmental damage Space — animals are happier with more room to wander Separate species — some animals may not coexist well in tight quarters Taming and the Chicken Coop Update 3 also reduced the farming bench tier requirement for the Chicken Coop from tier 5 to tier 3, making early-game chicken farming much more accessible. Combined with the new taming system, you can now build a proper farm with tamed chickens producing eggs earlier in your progression. Server Opportunities For server operators, the taming system opens up new gameplay possibilities: Mounted PvP arenas — jousting tournaments and mounted combat Racing tracks — horse and dinosaur racing events Pet shows — collect and showcase rare animal variants Breeding programs — if breeding is added in future updates, rare animal breeding could become a server economy Safari adventures — guided tours through dangerous biomes on mounts The taming system integrates naturally with the modding framework. Modders can already create custom tameable creatures using Hytale's NPC framework, adding entirely new animals with unique favorite foods and behaviors. Servers on the Hytale server list can offer unique taming experiences you won't find in vanilla. What's Coming Next for Taming Update 3's taming system is described as a "first version," meaning more features are planned: More tameable species — expect additional creatures across all zones Breeding — raise baby animals from tamed pairs Training — teach tamed animals specific behaviors or tricks Combat companions — tamed animals that fight alongside you Pack animals — use tamed creatures for extra inventory storage Conclusion The animal taming system is one of Update 3's standout features, adding a layer of depth and personality to Hytale that players have been waiting for. Whether you want a loyal wolf companion for dangerous dungeons, a horse for cross-zone travel, or a dinosaur mount to intimidate everyone on your server — the tools are now in your hands. Key Takeaways: Hold favorite food and approach slowly to tame creatures Horses, dinosaurs, camels, and yaks are confirmed rideable mounts Each creature has preferred food — using the right food speeds up taming Mounts have distinct stats — choose based on speed, stamina, and terrain Modders can create custom tameable creatures using the NPC framework More taming features planned — breeding, training, and combat companions