The dangers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s world poses a huge threat to Henry, especially if you’re walking on foot. That’s why it’s crucial to have trusty steed at your side to ease the stress of travel. We’ll show you the best horse in KCD2 to set you up for success.
KCD2’s best horse and location
Since every steed has advantages and disadvantages, it’s hard to pick one choice for the best horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. While some excel in stamina, others cater more towards capacity, so it all depends on what you prefer. To cover both the Trosky and Kuttenberg regions, here’s a list of the best horses and what they excel in:
| Best For | Horse Name | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Best early game horse | Pebbles | Semine Horse Trader in Trosky |
| Best free horse | Herring | Complete the From Whom the Bells Tolls quest. Talk to Lord von Bergow and the Hired Hand Kabat to receive the horse for free. |
| Best horse in Trosky | Bronka | Von Bergow’s ambushed men POI near Semine |
| Best for stamina and speed | Kincsem | Purchase from Groom Hanniker trader in Kuttenberg |
| Best capacity and courage | Erdel | Purchase from Groom Hashtalin in Maleshov (Kuttenburg) |
The best horses in the game primarily reside in the second map, the Kuttenberg region, which can take a while to unlock. Luckily, there are still a few steeds in the starter Trosky region, with the old reliable Pebbles and the mysterious Herring. Although Pebbles’ stats aren’t that great initially, you’ll see her worth the more you upgrade her over time. Plus, this horse is a nice callback to the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance story as one of the free steeds.
Unlike the other horses on this list, the Herring is one of the only free horses in KCD2. It’ll be a part of the From Whom the Bells Tolls quest after you find a way to get into the wedding. If you’re looking for another horse in Trosky, you can steal Bronka in Von Bergow’s ambushed men POI to the right of Semine.
Considering that it’ll be a stolen horse, you must go to the Nomad Camp, towards the left side of Semine. Speak to Horse handler Mikolai to claim ownership of Herring.
Use any of these horses to work your way to the second map. Then, you can buy the speedster Kincsem in the heart of Kuttenberg or high capacity Erdel in Maleshov. Keep in mind that there isn’t an exact price for each steed since you can haggle the traders for a lower purchase. Depending on how the haggling goes, they usually go for 2,000 to 4,000 Groschen. Affording those prices will certainly be difficult, and you can check out our guide on how to make Groschen fast for money tips.
All best horse stats in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
If you’re curious about the stats of these best horses, here’s a list of what you can expect (shout to YouTuber NorZZa for compiling an extensive list of horse stats):
| Horse | Stamina | Capacity | Speed | Courage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebbles | 127 | 138 | 30 | 12 |
| Herring | 169 | 138 | 34 | 14 |
| Bronka | 152 | 158 | 52 | 8 |
| Kincsem | 235 | 138 | 60 | 5 |
| Erdel | 140 | 368 | 48 | 30 |
As you can see, the horses with superb stats in one category can take a hit with others. For instance, Kincsem does well in speed and stamina but not in capacity and courage. However, stats can improve, primarily if you unlock the Red Herring perk for the free horse. There may also be more horses out there that have yet to be discovered, giving you a ton more options for your traveling companion.
