AerynTahlro |
Bill Lumberg wrote:
How long does it take to mount a steed that has a saddle? It is a standard action, move action or a full-round action?
Mounting/dismounting is a Move Action unless you pass a DC20 Ride check to make it a Free Action.
Verse |
Mage Evolving wrote:
You can mount or dismount a horse as a free action with a DC 20 ride skill check. If you fail it will take you a move action.
Dead on, with one important caveat. You must have a move action AVAILABLE in order to attempt to mount/dismount as a free action.
To clarify that, you can use a move action to get to your horse, attempt a free action mount (you have a standard left which can be used as a move action), and then use your standard action while mounted (assuming you succeeded on the check).
If you take a double move action to get to your horse, though, you're screwed, you cannot attempt to mount up until your next turn.