Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is so vast that you need a horse companion to get you from one place to another. There are various enemies riding horses, so I’d like to ride a horse and fight.
A horse’s stats can only be seen when registering in a stable, but monochromatic horses and special horses found in side quests have higher stats than spotted horses. Every horse has his three stats (strength, speed and stamina) that determine its quality. Strong horses have more HP, speed allows them to travel distances faster, and stamina indicates how many sprints a horse can sprint before recovering.
Epona is a great horse, but she’s restricted behind an amiibo, so she’s not included here.
6 Monochromatic Horse – Strength 4, Speed 3, Stamina 4
If you’re looking for a balanced horse rather than one that excels in certain stats, you can’t go wrong with this horse. It’s not the best monochromatic horse, but it stands a mile above the spotted horse variant.
Its strength and stamina stats are 4 each, and it’s nothing to scoff at, allowing you to travel through Hyrule with little fear of being knocked down by monsters. It’s slow, but has a lot of stamina, so you can keep sprinting across the ground.
Five Monochromatic Horse – Strength 2, Speed 5, Stamina 3
Traversing Hyrule on foot can sometimes go wrong when you need to get somewhere fast. This horse has the best speed stats in the game and boasts his 5 speed which is huge. Its quick movement is especially useful when traveling long distances or when you need to escape quickly from swarming enemies.
Its extraordinary speed stat comes at a price, but its strength stat is just 2. This means that this horse has very low HP compared to other horses, so you need to avoid being hit by enemies. However, it’s unlikely to take many hits in the first place, as it can easily run through trouble.
Four Monochromatic Horse – Strength 5, Speed 3, Stamina 5
This monochromatic horse has excellent strength and stamina ratings, an impressive 5 for both. Combining its high levels of strength and speed, it can gallop through Hyrule without having to worry about visiting the Horse God, thanks to its considerable HP.
This horse is especially useful when fighting enemies on horseback. Because you can easily handle a few arrows while dispatching monsters around you. The only downside to this horse is its slow 3 speed, but if you don’t mind scenic routes, it’s a great horse companion.
3 Monochromatic Horse – Strength 4, Speed 4, Stamina 5
If you are looking for a balanced horse that will be a dependable horse, this is the one for you. It has near-perfect stats overall, and its stamina rating is the highest possible in the game.
It is a reliable horse in various situations, such as galloping across the vast land of Hyrule and challenging battles on horseback. With this horse by my side, I won’t be visiting Maranha anytime soon.
2 Giant Horse – Strength 5, Speed 2, Stamina N/A
This powerful stallion towers over all other horses in Hyrule. The jet-black fur and bright orange mane are reminiscent of Ganondorf’s horse from Ocarina of Time.
Giant horses are found in the Taobab Meadows and can be difficult to tame. To get your hands on this giant beast, you’ll need to make sure you have enough stamina. You’ll also need to ride a Lynel past him two to register in the stable, but it’s worth it given the sheer strength it boasts. Giant His horse has a staggering 10 attack power, unlike all other horses in the game, all of which have an attack power of 5. Instead, it moves slowly, but it doesn’t matter much because it takes a long stride.
1 Royal White Stallion – 4 Strength, 3 Speed, 5 Stamina
The Royal White Stallion is, as the name suggests, a horse fit for royalty. In fact, it’s apparently a descendant of Princess Zelda’s horse, and can be seen in various Memories throughout the game.
The Royal White Stallion is the target of the side quest of the same name. When Link speaks to Toffa at the Suburban Stables, Safra reports that he has seen a white horse in the Hill. Topfa wants to meet a white horse from that lineage of his. Well worth completing Toffa’s demands and taming the Royal White Stallion. This means that he has a high stamina rating of 5 and can sprint for long distances. If you show your horse to Toffa, he will give you a royal bridle and saddle for free.