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

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, Henry faces a crucial decision between two horses: Pebbles and Herring. Having lost everything in the prologue, the choice of a trusty steed becomes vital for his journey. Let's delve into the options to see which horse you should choose.

How To Find Pebbles in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

You'll reunite with Pebbles at the Semine estate before the wedding between Lord Semine and Agnes. She's waiting at the stables, but you'll need to purchase her to ride her during your quest with Jan Semine before the wedding, known as "The Jaunt." Pebbles is 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 "For Whom the Bell Tolls," you have the option to take Herring as your new horse. If you haven't acquired Pebbles or another horse by this point, Otto von Bergow generously provides you with Herring. If you already have a horse and decide against keeping Herring, you can sell him to nomad traders for 300 Groschen through a deal with Kabat.

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

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At first glance, Herring might seem the better choice due to his higher base stats. However, the game's mechanics introduce a twist. Riding your horse a certain distance unlocks a unique perk, which boosts its stats. The distance required varies between horses, meaning those with initially better stats don't always maintain that advantage.

Pebbles, despite not having the highest stats even after her boost, emerges as the superior choice. You can acquire her at a lower cost than many other horses, and her perk is unlocked after just 35 kilometers of riding. In contrast, Herring's perk requires 50 kilometers. Pebbles' boosted stats include 217 stamina, 353 capacity, 53 speed, and 12 courage. Her early availability, combined with the faster perk unlock and sentimental value from her pre-game history with Henry, make her an excellent choice.

When deciding between Pebbles and Herring in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, Pebbles stands out as the ideal horse for Henry. With extensive traveling ahead, a reliable and well-performing steed like Pebbles is indispensable.

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