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 best horse in the game: Pebbles.
Why Pebbles Reigns Supreme
While other horses boast marginally better stats, Pebbles offers the best combination of performance, cost, and acquisition ease. 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 available early in the game. Visit the horse trader in Semine. A high Speech skill allows you to acquire her for free; otherwise, a small fee is required.
Crucially, ride Pebbles approximately 35 kilometers to unlock the "Good Old Pebbles" perk. This significantly boosts her stats, making her a top contender. The cost and difficulty of acquiring horses with only slightly superior stats make Pebbles the most practical choice.
Alternative Mounts: A Comparative Look
Other horses exist, but their high cost and acquisition challenges diminish their appeal compared to Pebbles:
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Herring (Trosky Castle): Obtained for free after completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls," Herring lags behind Pebbles in capacity and speed. A perk unlock is also necessary to reach its full potential.
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Kincsern (Kuttenberg): Boasting the highest stamina (235) and speed (60), Kincsern commands a hefty price of 5,260 groschen.
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Pisek Lad (Kuttenberg): A well-rounded horse surpassing Pebbles in speed and courage, but its 7,560 groschen price tag makes it less attractive.
The minor stat increases offered by these alternatives don't justify their significantly higher cost and acquisition difficulty.
Conclusion
Pebbles provides the optimal balance of performance and accessibility in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. While other options exist, the effort required to obtain them far outweighs the negligible stat improvements they offer. Therefore, Pebbles emerges as the clear winner for the best horse in the game. For more gaming tips and guides, including information on finding Goatskin and romance options, check out The Escapist.