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

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you're faced with a crucial choice between two horses: Pebbles and Herring. Losing your horse in the prologue sets the stage for this important decision later on.

How To Find Pebbles in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

You'll have the chance to reunite with Pebbles at the Semine estate before the wedding between Lord Semine and Agnes. She's waiting in the stables, but you'll need to purchase her to ride her during your quest with Jan Semine, aptly named "The Jaunt." Pebbles isn't just any horse; she's Henry's trusted companion, much like Mutt, who you can also find through side quests.

How To Receive Herring in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

After completing the quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls," you can choose to take Herring as your new steed. If you haven't acquired Pebbles or another horse by this point, Herring comes to you courtesy of Otto von Bergow. Should you already have a horse and decide against Herring, you can sell him to nomad traders through Kabat for 300 Groschen.

Should You Choose Pebbles or Herring in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

At first glance, Herring might seem like the superior choice due to his higher base stats. However, this can be misleading. Each horse unlocks a perk after being ridden a certain distance, which varies from horse to horse. This perk significantly boosts the horse's stats, meaning those with initially higher stats aren't always the best in the long run.

Pebbles emerges as the top choice. Although her base stats aren't the highest, even after the boost, she's obtainable at a lower cost than many other horses. You unlock her perk after riding just 35 kilometers with her, compared to Herring's 50 kilometers. Pebbles' boosted stats are:

• 217 stamina
• 353 capacity
• 53 speed
• 12 courage

This makes Pebbles not only reliable but also a great value. Additionally, the sentimental value of having her by Henry's side from before the game begins adds to her appeal. With extensive travel ahead, you need a dependable steed, and Pebbles fits the bill perfectly.

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the choice between Pebbles and Herring is clear: opt for Pebbles. She's the horse you can trust for your journey across the game's vast world.

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