The complete guide to horse breeding, stat training, and survival in The Legend of Khiimori. Stop losing your horse in the first hour.
Keep your horse alive through the first hour. Controls, care, and common mistakes.
EssentialHow inheritance works, trait passing, and building the perfect stable.
Most PopularAll 5 horse stats explained — how to train each one efficiently.
PopularEvery horse personality trait and how it affects your rides.
NewHorse won't gallop? Mood stuck? Can't drop items? Answers here.
EssentialYour first hour in Khiimori is the hardest. Here's how to survive it.
The core progression system. Build a stable that can survive any biome.
You need 3 horses minimum: 1 to ride + 1 stallion + 1 mare
Pick stallion & mare at the breeding station. Pay 20 coin fee.
Gestation takes 1 in-game day. Sleep to skip time.
Check left gate of breeding station. Matures in ~3 days.
Five trainable skills that determine your horse's capabilities. Press O to view profile.
| Stat | What It Affects | How to Train | Key Biome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪 Strength | Carry capacity, poison/injury resistance | Carry heavy cargo, ride through mud, deep water, or snow | Rivers, Swamps |
| ⚡ Agility | Gallop speed, efficiency on hard surfaces | Gallop frequently, navigate dense forests or rocky ice | Plains, Forests |
| 🛡️ Endurance | Extreme weather survival duration | Ride in heat, blizzards, or at very low health | Mountains, Desert |
| ⚖️ Balance | Cliff climbing, physical recovery | Ride steep slopes, ride against headwinds, unbalanced saddlebags | Mountains, Cliffs |
| ✨ Spirit | Jumping ability, fear resistance | Jump obstacles, ride with low stamina, survive wolf/bear encounters | Forest, Steppe |
Personality quirks that permanently affect your horse. Inherited through breeding.
Boosts mood when traveling at night. Great for overnight deliveries.
Boosts mood while galloping. Pairs well with Agility builds.
Lowers mood when galloping. Avoid for long-distance deliveries.
Lowers mood during prolonged wind. Disastrous on open steppe routes.
Increases water consumption rate. Problematic for desert routes.
Boosts physical performance. Inherited trait — breed for this.
Increases resilience in harsh conditions. Valuable for mountain routes.
Reduced heat penalties. Essential for desert deliveries.
📋 More traits being documented as the game updates. Check back for the complete database.
The most common problems players encounter — and their solutions.
Care actions (brushing, hoof cleaning) have a progress bar you must complete. Clicking and walking away does nothing. Hold the action until the bar fills completely. Also make sure your horse is fed, watered, and has no injuries or poison.
Ride your horse directly into any shallow river or puddle while mounted. The horse will automatically lower its head and drink. No menu or dismount needed. This is the fastest way to hydrate.
That's a quest item. You cannot drop, delete, or stash quest items. You must deliver them to the quest destination to clear them from your inventory. Plan your route before picking up heavy quest items.
Use Ctrl/Shift or the mouse wheel to cycle between gaits. Hold Shift to gallop. Press X for a quick stop.
Not in the current Early Access build. Wild horses exist in the world but cannot be tamed or interacted with. The developers have confirmed taming is planned for a future update. For now, buy or breed all your horses.
It's located in the main village next to your tent. It unlocks after you complete the tutorial quest chain. Stop hoarding crafting materials in your saddlebags — use the chest!
Go to Options → Controls → Active Item Collection and disable both settings. This removes the slow-motion camera shift that triggers every time you grab an item while mounted.
Increase your Yam rank by completing deliveries. Each rank tier unlocks new gear that becomes essential for longer and more dangerous routes.