Red Dead Redemption 2 Horse Tier List

As far as video games are concerned, Red Dead Redemption 2 is still the best Wild West simulator around. Set in the twilight years of the Wild West era, Red Dead Redemption 2 delivers a very lengthy, very emotional story that revolves around outlaw Arthur Morgan and his fellow Van der Linde Gang members. As Arthur Morgan, players will explore old-timey towns, Native American settlements, and turn-of-the-century cities, all on the back of their trusty steed.

Throughout the course of its 50-200 hour runtime, players will encounter a multitude of different horse breeds in Red Dead Redemption 2. A key part of Red Dead 2's gameplay is the player developing a bond with their horse, increasing its agility and strength through constant care and attention. Any horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be a worthwhile companion, but stats are hard to argue with, and there are simply some horse breeds that are better than others.

S-Tier Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

The Very Best Horses in Red Dead Redemption 2

Standing head and shoulders above the rest, the Arabian is the best horse breed in Red Dead Redemption 2. All three variations of the Arabian feature excellent stats across the board, with the Black and Rose Grey Bay being unequivocally the two best horses in the entire game due to their stats alone. On top of its unbeatable stats, the Arabian is also the only horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 that has Elite-level handling.

A-Tier Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

Strong and Fast Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

While the Arabian is undoubtedly the best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2, the Missouri Fox Trotter and Turkoman come in pretty close behind it and still stand miles above the rest of the horses on this tier list. Much like the Arabian, all variations of the Missouri Fox Trotter and Turkoman have excellent stats across the board, making them great choices for anyone who desires a top-tier horse earlier on in the game.

B-Tier Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

Reliable Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

The defining trait of this tier is that the vast majority of horse breeds listed here have variants that appear at both the top and bottom of Red Dead Redemption 2's horse stat sheet. For instance, the American Paint's Grey Overo variant has stats that place it just below the Arabian's White variant, making it one of the better horses in the game and worthy of a spot in the A-tier. However, the American Paint also has several variants that place it much lower on the list, such as the Overo and Tobiano coats, which have stats that are more in line with those in the C-tier. Thus, the American Paint breed overall lands here, in the B-tier. The same is true for most of the breeds in this tier.

C-Tier Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

Fine Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

All three horses in this tier are categorized as Draft horses, and all share similar, middling stats. Though these horse breeds are much weaker off the bat than those in the higher tiers, a big benefit is that they can all be caught in the wild.

D-Tier Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses

The Weakest Horses in Red Dead Redemption 2

By far the worst horses in Red Dead Redemption 2, those categorized as Riding horses have the weakest stats in the game. All three of these horse breeds are designed to be early-game mounts, and players will often swap them out for a better model as soon as they can.

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Released

October 26, 2018

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

Developer(s)

Rockstar Games

Publisher(s)

Rockstar Games

Engine

RAGE

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Cross-Platform Play

N/A

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Franchise

Red Dead Redemption

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

Platform(s)

PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia

Genre(s)

Action, Adventure

How Long To Beat

50 Hours

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