Unlocking the Best Steed in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Guide to Acquiring Pebbles

Exploring the vast open world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is significantly enhanced by horseback riding. Walking everywhere is simply inefficient. This guide details how to obtain the game's best horse: Pebbles.

Why Pebbles Reigns Supreme

While other horses boast slightly superior stats, Pebbles offers the best combination of performance and accessibility. Unlocking the "Good Old Pebbles" perk is key to maximizing her potential. With this perk active, Pebbles’ stats are:

• Stamina: 217
• Capacity: 353
• Speed: 53
• Courage: 12

Acquiring Pebbles

Pebbles is surprisingly easy to acquire early in the game. Visit the horse trader in Semine. A high Speech skill allows you to obtain her for free; otherwise, a modest fee is required.

To fully realize Pebbles' potential, ride her approximately 35 kilometers. This unlocks the "Good Old Pebbles" perk, substantially boosting her stats. This makes her a top contender, surpassing other options due to their significantly higher cost and difficulty in acquisition. The minor stat increases offered by other horses simply don't justify their expense.

Alternative Mounts: A Comparative Look

For players seeking alternatives, consider these horses:

• Herring (Trosky Castle): A free horse obtained after completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls." However, it lags behind Pebbles in capacity and speed, requiring a perk unlock to reach its full potential.
• Kincsern (Kuttenberg): Boasts the highest stamina (235) and speed (60) but commands a hefty price of 5,260 groschen.
• Pisek Lad (Kuttenberg): Another strong all-arounder, exceeding Pebbles in speed and courage, but costs a steep 7,560 groschen.

The substantial price difference for only marginal stat improvements makes Pebbles the most practical and efficient choice.

This concludes our guide to obtaining the best horse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and information, including locations of Goatskin and a complete romance guide, check out The Escapist.