Breath Of The Wild: Where to Find the Best Horses

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• The Best Wild Horses in Breath of the Wild

• The Giant Horse

• The Royal White Stallion

• Epona

• Untameable Horses in Breath of the Wild

In the massive, open world map of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, players will have a lot of ground getting from one place to another. While there is fast travel between towers and shrines in Breath of the Wild, the first time Link goes to a new place, he’ll have to walk it. Or, if players have managed to catch a horse, Link can ride there.

Getting on a horse can make moving from one place to the other much faster, and these four-legged friends will keep to the beaten path with very little nudging on the player’s part. But some mounts are better than others, and players will want to get the best possible horses for their trek across Hyrule.

Updated on September 19, 2024 by Renri Seong: Horses are one of the best ways to travel around Hyrule in Breath of the Wild. You can tame and stable them after the Great Plateau, but you’ll notice that each breed of horse has its own star rating. Having a horse with a 2-star spread isn’t bad, but if you’re looking for the fastest and unique horses BotW has to offer, you’ll want to look around Hyrule. Unlike Tears of the Kingdom, you can’t change a horse’s stats in Breath of the Wild. Meaning if you want a horse with 5-stars in Speed or Stamina, you’ll have to tame a new one. The following guide has been updated to include a new horse to the list and an image of the map to mark specific locations.

The Best Wild Horses in Breath of the Wild

4-star and 5-star Horses

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Wild horses can be found all over the place in Breath of the Wild. The worst horses in the wild are always spotted, with all their stats being 3-star or lower; the solid-colored horses always have higher stats. However, almost none have more than a single 4-star or higher stat. In order to guarantee better stats, you will need to look north of the Hyrule Ridge.

5-star stamina horses can be found near the cliff (Tanagar Canyon) between the Serene Stable and Maag No’rah Shrine. The stats of these horses can vary. For example, if you’re going for a 5-star Speed horse, it will never have 5-star Stamina or Strength. The wild horses in Hyrule Ridge can be categorized as such:

If you want to add two stars to your horse’s stamina, you should get the Ancient Bridle and Ancient Saddle . These are part of the Champions’ Ballad DLC pack. Your horse will also warp to your side if you call it (down arrow on directional pad). Keep in mind that there are some areas where you won’t be able to call the horse .

The Giant Horse

"Ganondorf's" Horse

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While not as impressive in speed, the Giant Horse is one of the three unique horses in Breath of the Wild. Just as its name indicates, the Giant Horse is a large black stallion with an orange mane that probably brings to mind a certain character. Despite its «dark» looks, the Giant Horse isn’t any more antagonistic than a regular horse. However, he’s arguably the hardest to get out of all the horses in Breath of the Wild. Link will need a little over two whole stamina rings just to tame him.

You need to show Straia the giant horse in order to complete the «Hunt for the Giant Horse» side quest. Straia can be found at the Mounted Archery Camp in Harfin Valley (south of the Lake Tower).

The Giant Horse roams the Taobab Grasslands, southwest of the Owa Daim Shrine. It’s surrounded by other horses, so the easiest way to tame it without alerting the others is to use the paraglider from a distance and «land» on its back. Once you’ve soothed it, you can bring it to the closest stable to register it. In Breath of the Wild, the closest stable for the Giant Horse is the Highland Stable.

The Giant Horse is unique in that he has no Stamina, so you can’t use the A-button to make him gallop faster. You also won’t be able to change his mane no matter how high your affection level is. He also cannot be equipped with the Ancient Horse Gear. However, he has 5-star Strength, meaning you can have him barrel into just about any critter or small monster and kill it in one hit.

The Royal White Stallion

Descendant of Princess Zelda's Horse

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When you get to the Outskirt Stable, you can speak with Toffa, one of the NPCs outside the inn, to get the quest to find the Royal White Stallion. This horse is said to be a direct descendent of Princess Zelda’s horse from 100 years ago. He is distinct from other horses by his solid white coat and incredible stats. After getting the Royal While Stallion Side Quest, head to Nima Plain. It is located just west of the Sanidin Park Ruins where one of Link’s photo memories can be restored. The White Horse’s stats are:

Epona

Horse of Legend

Epona is Link’s iconic horse, but unfortunately, she can only be obtained by scanning the Smash Bros. Link amiibo. The amiibo rune unlocks once you’ve left the Great Plateau. While none of Epona’s stats break 5-star, she’s still arguably the best horse in Breath of the Wild. Like the Giant Horse, you won’t be able to style Epona’s mane or equip her with the Ancient Bridle or Ancient Saddle. You also can’t change her name. However, she has a Gentle Temperament, meaning she’s easy to control and won’t throw Link off if her stamina’s out. As a bonus, she has maxed out affection when you go to register her at the stable.

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Untameable Horses in Breath of the Wild

Lord of the Mountain, Stalhorses

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There are a handful of mounts in Breath of the Wild that cannot be registered at stables. This includes deer, bears, undead horses, and horse spirits. There are also special horses, such as the Stalhorse and the mythical Lord of the Mountain.

Stalhorses are undead, all-bone horses that are often ridden by bokoblins. They’ll die at daybreak (4am in-game), can’t be registered, and have weak stats. However, if you ride one while wearing the Radiant Set, the Stalhorse’s stats will be boosted. Without the Radiant Set, the Stalhorse’s stats are estimated as follows:

The Lord of the Mountain, Satori, has infinite stamina. He is amazingly difficult to tame, moreso than the Giant Horse, so if you’re set on taming him, bring loads of stamina food and equip stealth-enhancing gear. The Stealth Set/Sheikah Gear is ideal for sneaking up on Satori. You can tell if Satori will appear if Satori Mountain is glowing at night. You’ll find Satori and a pack of Blupees by the lake near the Mogg Latan Shrine.

Satori is the only mount to have 5-stars in every stat. Tapping the A-button to gallop faster won’t drain one of the Stamina Wheels. You won’t be able to feed anything to Satori, since he’ll disappear when you dismount him. Although he can’t be registered, you can bring him to a stable owner to see their reaction.

Franchise The Legend of Zelda Platform(s) Nintendo Wii U , Switch Released March 3, 2017 ESRB E for Everyone: Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol, Mild Suggestive Themes How Long To Beat 50 Hours