Today, we will delve into all the cat mounts available in Diablo 4 Season 6: Vessel of Hatred. As many of you know, Season 6 introduced the lush jungle region of Nantu, and with it came a fantastic addition. Instead of horses, we now get to ride tigers, panthers, lions, and more. In this expansion, you can obtain 12 different cat mounts, and in this guide, I will rank them based on how difficult they are to acquire. Since many of these mounts require special mechanics to unlock or different methods, I have also linked individual guides at the end of the article to help you out. Alright, let’s get started!
Key Takeaways
- The Listic Panther and the Nantu Panther are the first cat mounts you get: find the mount vendor in the new NantuLush jungle region introduced in Season 6Complete two Nantu Legion Events for the Nantu LeopardCollect all its new altars or tenets for the Nantu LionComplete its side quests for the Green-Eyed Devil region and purchase them for 100,000 D4 Gold.
- Finish the campaign before any open-world activities: it earns the Lucis Lion, and the Deeds of a ChampionAdditional quest line once you finish the campaignThe author strongly suggests following itGrants the Dark LeopardAlso grants the Canyon of Hatred cat armor quest line that follows grants the Dark Leopard.
- Two mounts are time-consuming rather than hard: level all four mercenariesLoyal companions who fight with you and join you on the roadHire any of the four; each can be leveled up to 10Select the one you’re leveling as the main, not the alternate, so it gets 100% of the experience to 10 for the Nantu Lioness, and complete 50 runs of the dungeon for the Nantu Tiger.
- Bugs affect the Nantu Lion’s altarsAlso called tenetsCollect all the new ones in Nantu for the Nantu LionBugged since Season 6 was releasedTips and tricks: changing difficulty, disabling crossplay and the Green-Eyed Devil’s side quests, but both mounts can be earned: the author got the Green-Eyed Devil with 43 of 44 quests done.
- The hardest to get is the Babal Panther, which needs Paragon 300.
Diablo 4 Cat Mounts Ranked by Difficulty
The ranking runs from the first cat mounts you get (Ranks 13 and 12) to the hardest to get (Rank 1).
| Rank | Cat mount | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| 13 and 12 | Listic Panther and Nantu Panther | Purchase them from the mount vendor in Nantu for 100,000 D4 Gold |
| 11 | Lucis Lion | Complete the campaign story |
| 10 | Nantu Leopard | Complete two new Nantu Legion Events |
| 9 | Nantu Puma | Complete the dungeon at the highest attunement level (level four) |
| 8 | Dark Leopard | Follow the Deeds of a Champion quest line after the campaign |
| 7 | Nantu Lioness | Level up all four mercenaries to 10 |
| 6 | Nantu Tiger | Complete 50 runs of the dungeon at the highest attunement level |
| 5 | Nantu Cheetah | Complete the Undercity Trailblazer achievement with a unique tribute |
| 4 | Longfur Beast | Clear all three wings of the Dark Citadel with good teammates |
| 3 | Nantu Lion | Collect all the new altars or tenets in Nantu |
| 2 | Green-Eyed Devil | Complete the side quests in Nantu (43 of 44 were enough for the author) |
| 1 | Babal Panther | Reach Paragon 300 |
Ranks 13 and 12: The Listic Panther and the Nantu Panther. These two cat mounts are the first ones you get when you head to the new Nantu region and find the mount vendor.
Saving up for the two Panthers? You can purchase them for 100,000 D4 Gold.
Buy Diablo 4 GoldRank 11: The Lucis Lion, which you can earn by completing the campaign story. I placed it at rank 11 because I personally believe it makes sense to finish the campaign before doing any open-world activities. This will not only help you unlock the map and waypoints but also give you a better understanding of everything that comes next.
Rank 10: The Nantu Leopard. This mount is relatively quick to obtain because you only need to complete two new Nantu Legion EventsNew events in NantuComplete two for the Nantu LeopardOnce you unlock the area, wait for them to spawn. Once you unlock the area, you just need to wait for these events to spawn.
Rank 9: The Nantu Puma. This will be the first dungeon-related cat mount you can get. You only need to complete the dungeon at the highest attunement level, which means level four.
Tip: You can do it without any tributesNantu Puma: you can do it without anyNantu Tiger: no special tributes neededNantu Cheetah: requires a unique tribute (Resolution or United)Unique tributes have the hardest time penalties in the dungeon, giving you as much time as possible without time penalties.
Rank 8: The Dark Leopard. Once you finish the campaign, there is an additional quest line that I strongly suggest you follow. It’s called the Deeds of a Champion quest line, and it will not only grant you the Dark Leopard but also what I consider one of the best cat armors, the Canyon of Hatred.
Rank 7: The Nantu Lioness. Season 6 introduced mercenaries, our loyal companions who fight with us and join us on the road. You can hire any of the four mercenaries, and each one can be leveled up to 10. Once you level up all mercenaries to 10, the reward will be the Lioness. This task is the first time-consuming one. It’s not hard.
Tip: Remember to select the mercenary you want to level up as the main one, not the alternate. This way, all the experience you accumulate will go 100% to the mercenary you’re trying to level up.
Rank 6: The Nantu Tiger. The tiger is one of the best-looking mounts in the game. It’s amazing, unique, and perfect. To get it, it’s not hard but time-consuming, as you need to complete 50 runs of the dungeon at the highest attunement level, which means level four each time. You don’t need any special tributes and can do it at the attunement level of your choice.
Rank 5: The Nantu Cheetah. To get this amazing cat mount, you need to complete the Undercity Trailblazer achievement. No wonder you get the cheetah because you have to be extremely fast. The Trailblazer achievement requires a unique tribute, and first, you need to get your hands on this type of tribute. There are two types: Resolution and United. It doesn’t matter which one you use as long as you can clear it with maximum attunement. Remember, unique tributes have the hardest time penalties in the dungeon, making it a real challenge.
Rank 4: The Longfur Beast. This one is a bit difficult because you can’t do it alone. You need to clear all three wings of the Dark CitadelOne of the new activities in Diablo 4 Season 6You can’t do it alone: find good teammatesClear all three wings for the Longfur Beast. Remember, the Dark Citadel is one of the new activities you can do in Diablo 4 Season 6, and for that, you need to be strong, know what to do, and find good teammates. For specific tips, you can refer to this video.
Rank 3: The Nantu Lion. To get this mount, you need to collect all the new altars or tenets in Nantu.
Please note: there has been a bug since Season 6 was released, but there are many tips and tricks, such as changing difficulty, disabling crossplay, and more. I have also linked a full guide in the video description, but the important thing to consider is that it is possible to collect them and get the Nantu Lion.
Rank 2: The Green-Eyed Devil. This task is hard because there are many bugs preventing players from completing all the side quests in Nantu. Even for me, it seems I have 43 out of 44 quests, but despite this, I was able to get the Green-Eyed Devil. This is why I believe you only need to reach 43 quests to unlock it. The most important thing is that there are three side quests most people miss, one of which you even have to finish in Kashad.
Rank 1: The Babal Panther. This is the hardest to get because you need to reach Paragon 300, which is the hardest challenge in Diablo 4.
Guides to individual cats:
- Green Eyed Devil Cat: Diablo 4 – How to Get Pride of Nahantu and Green Eyed Devil Mount
- Nahantu Lion: Diablo 4 - How to Get Nahantu Lion
- Longfur Beast Mount: Diablo 4 – How to Get Longfur Beast Mount
- Nahantu Cheetah: Diablo 4 – How to Get Nahantu Cheetah
- Nahantu Tiger: Diablo 4 – How to Get the Nahantu Tiger
- Nahantu Lioness Mount: Diablo 4 - How to Get Nahantu Lioness Mount
- Dark Leopard: Diablo 4 – How to Get Dark Leopard and Scion of Hatred
- Nahantu Puma: Diablo 4 - How to Get Nahantu Puma
- Nahantu Leopard: Diablo 4 - How to Get Nahantu Leopard
So, there you have it, all the cat mounts ranked by difficulty. What do you think of this list? Do you agree with the rankings? Which one was the hardest for you to get?
FAQ
What is the easiest cat mount to get in Diablo 4 Season 6?
The Listic Panther and the Nantu Panther (Ranks 13 and 12) are the first cat mounts you get. Head to the new Nantu region, find the mount vendor and purchase them for 100,000 D4 Gold.
What is the hardest cat mount to get in Diablo 4?
The Babal Panther (Rank 1) is the hardest to get, because you need to reach Paragon 300, which is the hardest challenge in Diablo 4.
How do you get the Nantu Tiger?
Complete 50 runs of the dungeon at the highest attunement level, which means level four each time. You don’t need any special tributes. It’s not hard, but it is time-consuming.
How do you get the Nantu Lioness?
Level up all four mercenaries to 10, and the Lioness is your reward. Select the mercenary you want to level up as the main one, not the alternate, so all the experience you accumulate goes 100% to that mercenary.
How do you get the Nantu Lion?
Collect all the new altars or tenets in Nantu. There has been a bug since Season 6 was released, but there are many tips and tricks, such as changing difficulty and disabling crossplay, and it is possible to collect them all and get the Nantu Lion.
Do you need all 44 side quests for the Green-Eyed Devil?
Many bugs prevent players from completing all the side quests in Nantu, but the author got the Green-Eyed Devil with 43 out of 44 and believes you only need to reach 43 quests. There are three side quests most people miss, one of which you have to finish in Kashad.
