The biggest change to the Soulsborne formula in Elden Ring is the introduction of a massive open world. You can fast-travel between various checkpoints around the map, called Sites of Grace, but getting from one to the other can be a slog if you don’t have a horse. Thankfully, you gain access to a horse--called Torrent--very early in the game. Here’s exactly how to get Torrent, how to mount them, and ride them.

How to get a horse in Elden Ring

To acquire Torrent, you must visit the Gatefront Site of Grace in Limegrave. It’s just west of the Gatefront Ruins, which lead up to the first boss, Margit, the Fell Omen. Interact with the Site of Grace and you’ll meet Melina, who will give you an item called the Spectral Seed Whistle. This item is used to summon Torrent.

We advise keeping this item equipped at all times so you can quickly use it when you please. Head into the Equipment menu, then go to your Quick Items, and pick an empty slot to assign the Spectral Seed Whistle.