Mountain Lions are dangerous predators that can be found throughout Cyrodiil. With the exception of quests, Mountain Lions are found starting around level 12. They are quite agile and can be dangerous to low-level characters. They reliably spawn, along with a mix of other creatures, in Breakneck Cave west of the Imperial City. They appear to be more common in the area around the Jerall Mountains, though they do not make a presence in Skyrim.
Normal Mountain Lions will not attack a character wearing the Boots of the Crusader. However, all other varieties of mountain lion are unaffected by the boots and will attack the player as usual.
They have the following characteristics:
- Speed: 25
- Frost Resistance: 20%
Drops
- Lion Pelt
- Minor Loot (Gold, rarely gems or weapons.)
Damage types
Quests
- Starving Mountain Lions are extensively involved in the A Rat Problem quest.
- Arena: Possible opponent in the Arena after becoming Grand Champion.
- A lion pelt is required as an offering to Molag Bal to activate the quest Cursed Mace.
Subtypes
- Starving Mountain Lion – Weaker than a regular Mountain Lion, only appears in the A Rat Problem quest.
- Mountain Lions (Invisible) – Found outside Fort Caractacus
Appearances
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