The Best Horse Gear To Use In KC D2, Ranked

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Among the finest allies in any gaming adventure, the horses in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are not just travel buddies; they double up as armored steeds, transforming you into a formidable cavalryman on the battlefield. Better yet, you have the chance to reclaim Henry’s beloved horse from the first game, Pebbles, showing her the affection she truly deserves.

Similar to Henry, you too have the opportunity to outfit your steed with various items, each boasting their unique set of characteristics and balances that might make a visit to the blacksmith seem more intricate than anticipated. Fortunately, just a few horse accessories stand out in KCD2 as top-tier, offering rewards for players who are after a formidable adversary or an efficient traveling partner.

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Cracowian Saddle / Dragon Saddle

Weight Capacity Speed
12.0 +200 -5

Saddles significantly enhance a horse’s ability to carry heavier loads, providing ample space for your crafting supplies and gathered loot without requiring frequent trips to nearby towns. Among the top choices are the Cracowain and Dragon saddles, both boasting identical features, but varying in design and aesthetic appeal.

The saddle offers a significant increase in your carrying capacity by 200 units, but it comes at a cost: it slows down your horse the most among all saddles. This means that even though the best horseshoe provides a speed boost, using this saddle cancels out that advantage due to its slower pace. While each saddle has minor differences in speed penalties, the increased weight capacity may not be worth it given this trade-off.

6.

Translyvanian Knight’s Saddle

Weight Capacity Speed
15.6 +140 -3.5

As you progress through different regions, you’ll notice that many saddles have minor stat variations, which can be optimized for the best gameplay experience. For instance, the Transylvanian Knight’s Saddle grants an extra 140 weight capacity to your horse’s load while only decreasing your top speed by a modest 3.5.

This saddle minimizes speed penalties significantly, yet provides more than 100 additional carrying capacity. It strikes a good balance, enabling you to leverage the top performance of your steed without compromising on the convenience of extra storage.

If you have no intention of using the horse’s equipment whatsoever, not saddling it won’t make a difference and will provide you with the swiftest horse available.

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Dragon Chanfron

Durability Weight Courage Stamina Speed Armor (Stab/Slash/Blunt)
45 6.0 +5 +0 -5 60 / 60 / 60

The horse’s headgear comes in two distinct styles, one optimized for battle-oriented gameplay and the other for traveling and storage purposes. The Dragon Crest, however, stands out as the superior choice for equine combat, offering maximum protection and a boost of valor to your steed.

Among all the chanfrons, the Dragon Chanfron stands out for its superior armor and courage ratings, as well as being the lightest in weight. This makes it an ideal armor piece for your horse without any compromises, except perhaps cost. However, keep in mind that a chanfron does come with certain drawbacks compared to bridles.

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Tournament Bridle

Durability Weight Courage Stamina Speed Armor (Stab/Slash/Blunt)
35 2.0 +0 +20 +3 0 / 0 / 0

Compared to chanfrons, bridles focus more on enhancing a horse’s speed and endurance, sacrificing any armor protection or boost to its courage. Among all the bridles, the Tournament Bridle, similar to the Dragon Chanfron, is top-tier and offers the greatest enhancement in stamina and speed.

Similarly to the Dragon Chanfron, it boasts the lightest weight among all bridles, offering no disadvantages apart from finding enough coins to buy it. You can obtain it from the saddler in Kuttenberg, where you can also find most other horse accessories.

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Quilted Caparison With Harness

Weight Courage Stamina Capacity Speed Armor (Stab/Slash/blunt)
28.8 +4 -10 +40 -7 4 / 6 / 6

The accessories for a horse, such as the harness and caparison, come in a wider range of options and involve more decisions when compared to other horse equipment. This flexibility allows you to customize them according to your preferred playstyle. Notably, the Quilted Caparison combined with a Harness provides a balanced mix of advantages, all while minimizing its potential drawbacks.

Among existing chest pieces, the Quilted Caparison boasts the highest armor enhancement and one of the top courage bonuses, positioning it as an excellent choice for equestrian combat. However, this gear comes with a trade-off: reduced speed and stamina, each affected by a substantial penalty of -7 and -10 respectively. Yet, it offers an extra 40 carrying capacity as compensation.

The Warhorse Caparison boasts superior torso statistics, however, it could previously only be obtained through Twitch drops, an offer that is now discontinued.

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Executioner’s Caparison With Harness

Weight Courage Stamina Capacity Speed Armor (Stab/Slash/Blunt)
8.0 +5 +0 -50 +0 3 / 3 / 3

Choosing between caparisons and harnesses can be tricky since many options come with more drawbacks than advantages, forcing you to decide on your priorities. Fortunately, the Executioner’s Caparison with Harness stands out as it has fewer debuffs and is versatile enough for almost any build.

Although it doesn’t boast the maximum armor stats, it maintains a commendable level and shares the top courage bonus with other torso options. It offers no compromise on speed or stamina, but it does come with a significant reduction in carrying capacity, which can be offset by using an effective saddle.

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Racing Horseshoe

Weight Speed Armor (Stab/Slash/Blunt)
0.5 +5 1 / 3 / 1

In this equestrian contest, there are merely five horseshoes available, with each successive one offering a superior boost in speed until you reach the top-tier Racing Horseshoe. This exceptional shoe boasts the maximum velocity enhancement while maintaining consistent weight and armor characteristics compared to other hoof accessories.

Here’s a single piece of equipment that you can produce on your own, making it economical if you manage to locate the blueprint and necessary materials. You probably won’t be able to acquire these horseshoes until you reach the Kuttenberg region, where you can discover the blueprint on a table in the horse stables situated at the southwest corner of the city.

It’s essential to wear spurs when riding horses, as they will greatly facilitate your riding experience and enable you to maintain a faster pace for an extended period of time.

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2025-03-22 23:35