Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Best Horses And Horse Gear Guide
Horses aren’t just a luxury in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 — they’re essential. A good steed affects how fast you travel, how much loot you carry, and how well you fare in mounted combat. But not all horses are created equal, and pairing them with the right gear can dramatically improve their performance. In this guide, we’ll break down the best horses for every role and how to get the top gear to maximize your mount’s potential.
Best Horses for Every Role
When choosing a horse, you’re balancing four stats: Speed, Stamina, Courage, and Carry Capacity. Some horses excel at one role while others are truly versatile.
Erdel – Best for Pure Storage
If your only goal is haul weight and battle capability with minimal fuss, Erdel shines. Found in the south near Malov’s region, it has the highest carry capacity in the game and very high courage, meaning it handles combat pressure without panicking. The downside? It’s noticeably slower than most mounts. Still, if bulk looting and battlefield durability without speed concerns is your playstyle, Erdel earns its keep. Erdel is available for sale at the Maleshov stable.
Kasztanka – Best Mounted Combat Horse
For players who prioritize speed and combat first, Kasztanka is exceptional. This horse boasts an outstanding blend of high speed and courage, two stats that are fantastic for charging into or away from combat. Kasztanka also makes a fantastic race horse. However, that comes at the expense of capacity — Castana carries very little loot compared to other horses of similar quality. But if your focus is mounted fighting or racing without baggage, she’s your steed of choice. Kasztanka is available for sale at the Maleshov stable.
Meadow – Balanced For Speed and Stamina
Travel just south of the Bellain area near a caravan campsite to find Meadow. This mount hits a sweet spot: faster and with more stamina than many alternatives while only giving up a bit of capacity and courage. Gear can help offset its minor weaknesses, making this a great all‑purpose option.
Pisek Lad – Best All‑Around Horse
Finally, Pisek Lad — available from the horse trader in Kuttenberg (just west of the city on the road) — is widely considered the most balanced mount overall. It has solid stats in speed, stamina, and carry capacity, plus a strong courage level that keeps you mounted in tough fights. Unlike nostalgia favorites like Pebbles or Herring, Pisek Lad starts strong without needing time‑consuming perks to reach its potential.
Pebbles/Herring - Cheap Options
Want a good horse but don’t want to pay for them? Get Pebbles in one of the early main quests and just ride on it for about 35 kilometers and Pebbles gets a free and massive upgrade. While it won’t be as good as the other horses here it’s hard to beat free… and you can always sell the upgraded Pebbles for a huge mark up in price. The same goes for Herring, though you get it later on in the game.
The biggest downside to both Pebbles and Herring are their abysmally low Courage scores, so don’t expect either to make fantastic war horses.
Horse Gear: Get the Most Out of Your Mount
Outfitting a horse isn’t just cosmetic — every piece affects key stats. There are four core gear types: saddles, bridles, horseshoes, and caparisons/chanfrons.
Horseshoes – Extra Speed
One of the most impactful upgrades is racing horseshoes. If you find the set in a north of Suchdol by following the river through the woods to the watering hole, they give a flat +5 speed bonus — enough to counteract even heavy saddle penalties. You can also craft your own after finding a sketch near the horse trader’s table.
Saddles – Carry Capacity
There are two main high‑capacity saddles:
Cracowian Saddle – +200 carry capacity
Dragon Saddle – identical stats with a more stylish look
Both give a decent capacity boost with only moderate speed penalty, making them ideal for looters or merchants‑at‑heart.
Bridles and Chanfrons – Stamina, Speed and Courage
Tournament Bridle: Great all‑around speed and stamina bonus — excellent for travel and general use.
Holy Roman Empire Bridle: Excellent stamina boost with a small speed bonus.
Dragon Chanfron: Best courage and protection for combat, though it slightly reduces speed.
Choosing between bridles and head armor depends on whether you want a fearless warhorse or a speedy courier.
Caparisons – Courage and Style
Caparisons enhance courage and sometimes capacity but usually at some cost to speed or stamina. Mixing and matching gear to fit your chosen role — racing, battle, or cargo — is key. As for getting Caparisons, check the horse traders for gear they are selling.
Horse Gear Setup Tips
🔹 For maximum speed, go light: minimal saddle, racing horseshoes, minimal Caparison, and a high‑speed bridle.
🔹 For combat readiness, favor courage and protection with a heavy chanfron plus bridles.
🔹 For carrying capacity, choose the biggest saddle you can handle and offset weight with racing shoes.
Quick Recap
Whether you want a brave battle mount, a reliable travel companion, or a load‑bearing workhorse, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has horses and gear to suit your playstyle. Track down horses like Erdel, Kasztanka, Meadow, and Pisek Lad to match your needs, then fine‑tune them with racing shoes, saddles, bridles, and chanfrons to unlock their full potential.
