Choosing Your Steed in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Pebbles or Herring?
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, reclaiming a trusty steed is a significant event after the prologue's losses. You'll face a choice between two horses: Pebbles and Herring. Which one should Henry choose?
Pebbles: The Familiar Friend
You'll encounter Pebbles at the Semine estate before Lord Semine and Agnes' wedding. She resides in the stables, but requires purchase to ride during the "The Jaunt" quest with Jan Semine. However, her value extends beyond mere utility; she's Henry's loyal companion, akin to Mutt, offering a strong sentimental connection.
Herring: The Statistically Superior (Initially)
Herring becomes available after completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls." If you haven't acquired another horse, Otto von Bergow gifts him to you. Otherwise, he can be sold to Kabat for 300 Groschen. Initially, Herring boasts superior base stats compared to Pebbles.
The Perk Advantage: Why Pebbles Wins
While Herring's initial stats seem advantageous, a crucial factor shifts the balance: horse perks. Each horse receives a stat boost after covering a specific distance. This perk significantly alters the final stats.
Pebbles' perk unlocks after 35 kilometers, offering boosted stats of 217 stamina, 353 capacity, 53 speed, and 12 courage. Herring's perk, in contrast, unlocks after a longer 50 kilometers. Considering Pebbles' lower acquisition cost (potentially free) and faster perk unlock, she emerges as the superior choice. Her reliable performance and sentimental value further solidify her position as Henry's ideal steed.
The Verdict:
For long journeys and dependable performance, Pebbles is the clear winner. Her early availability, lower cost, and quicker perk activation make her a practical and emotionally resonant choice for Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The game is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
