KCD2 Horse Complete Guide: All Acquisition Methods

Why KCD2 Horses Matter

The KCD2 horse system is essential for:

• 3x faster travel than walking with your horse mount
• Carrying 200+ lbs gear (expandable with horse saddlebags)
• Surviving combat encounters (high-courage horse mounts)
• Accessing remote areas through horse jumping/climbing

5 Ways to Get Your First Horse

1. Free Horse (Pebbles) - Best Early Game Option

Location: Semine Stables (SW of Rattay)
Requirements:

• Start "The Jaunt" KCD2 horse quest
• Persuasion Level 5+ OR 160 Groschen

Pro Tip: Use this dialogue path for free horse acquisition:

1. "This is my horse from Skalitz"
2. "Check the brand markings"
3. [Persuasion] "Be reasonable Ballatay"

KCD2 Horse Video Guide

2. Story Reward Horse (Herring)

• Automatic horse unlock after completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
• KCD2 Horse Stats: 42 Speed / 35 Courage / 180 Capacity
• Located at Bergow's Stables (NE Uzhitz)

3. Purchase KCD2 Horses from Stablemasters

Top KCD2 Horse Vendors:

Money Making Tip: Steal armor from sleeping guards at night to fund KCD2 horse purchases.

4. Steal & Register KCD2 Horses

Step-by-Step KCD2 Horse Theft:

1. Find unguarded KCD2 horse (Nighttime = easier)
2. Lockpick stable doors OR use "Sleeping Potion" on guards
3. Ride to Nomad Camp (SW map)
4. Pay registration fee (50-300G based on KCD2 horse quality)

Best Targets:

• Nebakov's Stables (Schkrle)
• Jakesh Farm (Troskowitz)
• Monastery Stables (Kuttenberg)

Registration Costs:

• Common KCD2 Horses: 50-80G
• Mid-tier KCD2 Horse (Schkrle): 120G
• Premium KCD2 Horse (Tarant): 300G "Stolen KCD2 horses disappear after 2 in-game hours if not registered" - Official Game Guide

5. KCD2 Horse Cheat Code Method

typescript1. Add "-devmode" to Steam launch options
2. In-game press ~ [console](/en/post/kcd2-commands)
3. Type: wh_horse_stealcurrenthorse

Note: Disables achievements

Additional KCD2 horse cheats:

• wh_horse_JumpHeight=200 (Super jumps)
• wh_horse_JumpGravityMult=-0.1 (Low-gravity jumps)
• wh_horse_StaminaDrain=0 (Infinite galloping)

KCD2 Horse Stat Deep Dive

Core Attributes

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Equipment Details

Saddlebags:

• Basic: +40 capacity
• Military: +80 capacity
• Noble: +60 capacity (+20% speed)

KCD2 Horse Horseshoes Types:

• Iron: Standard stamina
• Silver: +15% stamina regen
• Gold: +25% regen (Noble quest reward)

Advanced Management

1. Bonding System

Increase loyalty by:

• Feeding apples/carrots regularly
• Brushing after combat
• Winning races (Unlocks at Level 10 Horsemanship)

2. Theft Prevention

Guard your mount with:

• Horse Alarm Bell (250G from blacksmiths)
• Hobble Chains (prevents nighttime theft)
• Stable Insurance (500G/week from millers)

3. Combat Mounts

Essential upgrades:

• Spiked Champron (+15% charge damage)
• Chainmail Barding (Arrow resistance)
• War Saddle (Stability in melee)

4. Breeding System (Late Game)

• Buy stud rights from stablemaster (1000G)
• Breed two KCD2 horses to create hybrids:

  examplePebbles (36 Speed) + Tarant (45 Speed) 
  = Foal (40-42 Speed)

• Foals mature in 7 in-game days

KCD2 Horse FAQ

Q: Can I keep multiple KCD2 horses?
A: Yes - purchase stable slots (500G each) at major towns.

Q: Do KCD2 horses permanently die?
A: Only if killed in hardcore mode. Otherwise, they respawn at last stable.

Q: Best early-game KCD2 horse?
A: Pebbles (free) → Schkrle (stealable) → Soldier (mid-game purchase)

Pro Tip: Combine stolen Schkrle with Pebbles for 340 combined KCD2 horse carrying capacity!

Hidden KCD2 Horse Achievements