Dungeons & Dragons Seahorse with Mount Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Seahorse with Mount.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a seahorse can serve as a mount in aquatic environments, most commonly as a Giant Seahorse. A Giant Seahorse is a Large beast with a gentle nature, often domesticated by aquatic races such as merfolk or sea elves. It has a swim speed of 40 feet and the ability to hold its breath for extended periods, making it an ideal mount for underwater travel. While not inherently aggressive, a trained Giant Seahorse can be ridden into battle, typically outfitted with armor or saddles designed for aquatic combat.

Mechanically, the Giant Seahorse appears in official D&D bestiaries, usually with modest combat abilities. It relies on a Ram attack but is more valued for its speed and maneuverability rather than offensive power. Since it lacks the ability to breathe air, it is primarily useful for characters adapted to underwater life, such as tritons, druids using Wild Shape, or spellcasters employing water-breathing magic.

Riding a Giant Seahorse requires an exotic saddle suited for aquatic mounts. Controlling it in combat follows standard mounted combat rules, where an independent mount acts on its own initiative, while a controlled mount follows the rider’s commands. Due to their skittish nature, seahorses may require an Animal Handling check in stressful situations.

Giant Seahorses are commonly found in temperate or tropical ocean regions, often forming bonds with their riders. Their presence is a staple in underwater campaigns, providing a swift and reliable method of transport beneath the waves. DMs may introduce trained Giant Seahorses as purchasable mounts in underwater settlements or as creatures to be tamed in the wild, adding an element of exploration and roleplay to aquatic adventures.