Should You Use Pebbles or Herring in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the choice between Pebbles and Herring as your trusty steed is a significant one. Both become available later in the game, after the prologue's unfortunate loss of your initial horse. Let's examine each option:

Pebbles:

You'll find Pebbles at the Semine estate before the Semine/Agnes wedding. She requires purchase, but her sentimental value is undeniable, as she's Henry's former horse and a familiar companion. While her initial stats might seem lower than Herring's, Pebbles unlocks a stat-boosting perk after only 35 kilometers of riding. This perk significantly improves her stamina, capacity, speed, and courage, making her a highly effective mount. Her affordability and relatively quick perk unlock make her a strong contender.

Herring:

Herring becomes available after completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls," offered by Otto von Bergow. He boasts higher base stats than Pebbles initially. However, his perk, which also boosts his stats, unlocks after a longer distance – 50 kilometers. This means that while he starts stronger, Pebbles ultimately surpasses him in terms of overall effectiveness due to her faster perk unlock. There's also the option to sell Herring to Kabat for 300 Groschen if you already possess another horse.

The Verdict:

Despite Herring's initially superior base stats, Pebbles emerges as the superior choice. Her lower purchase price (or even free acquisition), faster perk unlock, and the sentimental connection with Henry make her the more practical and emotionally satisfying option. Considering the extensive travel in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a reliable steed like Pebbles is invaluable. Her boosted stats (217 stamina, 353 capacity, 53 speed, 12 courage) provide excellent performance throughout the game. Therefore, for both practicality and sentiment, Pebbles is the recommended horse.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.