Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 transports you to the 15th century in Bohemia. In this heavy medieval world, a horse is an absolute necessity. This guide covers how to obtain a horse quickly and for free.

• Why Is a Horse Important?
• - Method 1: How to Get Pebbles Back During the Main Quest
• - Method 2: Bypassing the Quest and Going Straight to Semin
• - Method 3: Horse Acquisition Through Stealing

↖ Why Is a Horse Important?

A horse makes traveling efficient, as it will speed up the process, while also providing extra space through saddlebags. In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, the map consists of two huge regions, each that need to be explored on foot. After progressing through the game, you will realize that Pebbles, your loyal steed from the previous game, has gone missing. Thankfully, multiple options are available for players to regain access to Pebbles without having to pay any of their hard-earned Groschen.

↖ - Method 1: How to Get Pebbles Back During the Main Quest

You can get your horse back by advancing in the main quest. After finishing the prologue, the character Heinrich starts his journey in the village of Troskowitz with little to no money. Following the main quest will eventually lead you to Pebbles and his horse.

Quest Steps:

Begin the Mission Uninvited Wedding Guests

When you arrive in Troskowitz, there are two important NPCs present, a miller and a blacksmith. Start your dialogue with Radovan, the blacksmith, who asks you to find a cart full of supplies that was on the way to Semin.

Make Your Way to Semin

When you arrive at Semin, a new NPC called Herr Semin is interested in the investigation of the missing cart. For this quest to be completed, you will need a horse.

Go to The Stables and Talk To Ballatay

Head to the stables in Semin and speak with the NPC Ballatay regarding the "cheap horse." You can convince him by selecting the "be reasonable" option. If successful, he will reward you with a horse. This horse happens to be Pebbles, which means you can now further your journey with the horse you had always relied on.

↖ - Method 2: Bypassing the Quest and Going Straight to Semin

If you would like to skip the main questline and get a horse at an earlier stage in the game, there is another method available:

Steps:

Go Straight to Semin's Stables

Ignore the quest markers and instead, make your way to Semin. You will then have to find the stables.

Persuade Ballatay

Talk to Ballatay and tell him that Pebbles is missing from you. If you have a reasonably good persuasion skill, he will oblige and give you Pebbles for free. If you failed the persuasion check, you can always force him or just pay a nominal fee to get your horse back.

↖ - Method 3: Horse Acquisition Through Stealing

If you prove to be more daring, or less loyal to Pebbles, you have the option of acquiring a horse through theft.

Take Any Horse

You may simply take any horse from a stable or an open field. Just make sure that you are not seen by anyone as that will lead to some unwanted interaction with the guards.

Ownership Is As Simple As Click Of A Button

Unlike Pebbles, stolen horses do not genetically evolve into true companions, which means they will not answer to your call. To make a horse irrevocably yours, travel to Nomad Camp and find Mikolai. He is a merchant who will sell you ownership for a certain amount of Groschen.

Recommendation: Stick with Pebbles

Although it would be smarter to grab a stolen or purchased horse, the most logical horse to get long-term is still Pebbles. Getting summoned by the whistle as a loyal companion is not something most horses can do without a purchase. Following the main quest, or even taking a more straightforward way towards Semin, stops at reclaiming Pebbles, making it simple and free.

To sum things up, getting a horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is crucial for optimizing your exploration as well as resource management. Using one of the two techniques described above will guarantee you the horse without paying Groschen, meaning you can now enjoy the medieval adventure around Bohemia.