Horse Stats & Training
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 |
🏋️ Safe Training Tips (Post–Daybreak)
- Devs added a softer training approach in the horse overview — use it instead of only punishing your mount.
- Growth per trip is slow (~tens of points per stat per long ride) — plan dedicated short training loops near settlements.
- Balance: practice uneven saddlebags on safe short routes; don't replicate delivery imbalance that causes trips.
- Spirit: low-stamina riding stresses health — only near supplies, not mid-desert.
- Strength from injury: brief stumble recovery can contribute; never leave injuries untreated.