In the early phases of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players need an effective method of traveling that helps them move around on the map more quicker. Horses can be ideal in this situation as they are easier to find, but mounting them will give you a tough time.
This guide will cover everything about horses and how to mount them. This also includes all horse types players are expected to find throughout their extended Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. Let’s dive right into it!
Key Takeaways Horses can be used for traveling and transportation when skipping through the early phases of Tears of the Kingdom. Various Horse Types: Different horse types are available and can be stored in 17 stables spread across the map. Side Quest Requirement: To find and use horses, players must complete a side quest, constructing a mini-stable for Lester. Wild Horses: Wild horses in groups can be found in Hyrule Kingdom’s green fields. Approach them from behind while crouching to mount. Special Horses: Zelda’s Golden Horse can be obtained through a side quest, and Epona can be acquired via amiibo scans or Breath of the Wild saved data. Giant White Stallion: This horse spawns to the south of Central Hyrule, close to a stable. Horse Upgrades: Players can improve their horse’s statistics by visiting a Horse God and offering food items. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom includes a variety of horses for players to have a complete gaming experience. Some are accessed by completing quests, while others can be found in the open world. Before searching for mounts, you must complete “The Incomplete Stable” quest. It is located in Lookout Landing towards its centre. The mission begins after you approach two men standing before an incomplete mini-stable. Complete the quest by placing a wooden slab on the roof using the Ultrahand ability. Use your controller joystick to rotate the slab according to the roof geometry. When done, stable owner Lester will guide you about horses and where to start looking. Wild Horses roam around in the grass area close to the stable locations. They are hard to catch as they stay in groups of three and four, so if you approach one, the others get alerted and start running away. Mounting a Wild Horse can be a tough job. Approach a nearby stable and search the grass area around it. You will likely witness three or four horses roaming around in a group. There are three ways players can follow to ride a horse. All of them are effective and require equal effort. Approaching horses safely: Stealthy Approach: Approach from behind while crouched to avoid alerting them with your footsteps. Avoid Startling: Horses can run if they detect you. Get close quietly to prevent them from fleeing. Quick Mounting: When near a horse’s back, mount it swiftly to prevent it from running away. Soothe the Horse: After mounting, press the “L” button repeatedly to soothe the horse. This consumes stamina, so press quickly to conserve energy. Taming a horse in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be facilitated by having a food item such as a carrot or an apple on hand. These items are readily available and can be helpful in the taming process. When approaching wild horses, some may accept your food offering and become tame, while others might run away. To tame a horse: If you fail to experiment with the first two methods, you can always take the easy way out. When using a paraglider for flying, you can land directly on the Horse’s back and soothe them by spamming L so they don’t kick you. Look for a tower or a tall tree. Players can climb any of these to gain altitude and then drop so the paraglider can be used effectively. Moreover, ensure you spot a horse before going into the sky so you know where to land. The next step after successfully mounting a horse is registering it at a nearby stable. There are 17 stables in Tears of the Kingdom where you can either register your Horse or stay for a night. Here’s how to register your horse at New Serenne Stable: These horses can be found in the fields of Hyrule. They always stay in groups of three or four and need help to mount. Approaching them from behind gives you a better opportunity to mount them. All wild horses vary in statistics, and there is no common trend to follow. Moreover, horses with more stamina can run for a longer time. Taming wild horses can be challenging as they are not used to this behavior. To obtain the special Golden Horse belonging to Princess Zelda, follow these steps in the side quest: Quest Initiation: Go to the Lucky Clover Gazette located east of Ritto Village in the Herba Region. Look for Traysi and interact with her to start the quest. Reporting Zelda Sightings: The quest requires you to report sightings of Zelda near stables to Traysi. These sightings will lead you to the Snowfield Stable and Harlow. Missing Golden Horse: Upon reaching the Snowfield Stable, you’ll discover that the Golden Horse is missing. Your task is to locate it. Exploration: Explore the North Tabantha Snowfield to find and tame the Golden Horse, so it becomes familiar with you. Epona is a legendary horse with excellent statistics. While she’s not a new addition and has appeared in previous Legend of Zelda games, there are multiple ways to acquire her early in the game: Amiibo Method: The quickest way to obtain Epona is by using either the Link amiibo or the Twilight Princess amiibo. After completing the sky island tutorial at the beginning of the game, you’ll gain the ability to scan amiibos. Use this scan ability on the Hyrule Kingdom surface to summon Epona to your location. Alternative Location: If you don’t have the mentioned amiibos, you can find Epona at the New Serenne Stable. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Save File: To access Epona, you must have an existing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild save file. Without it, Epona won’t appear, denying you the opportunity to mount the horse.
By following these methods, you can acquire Epona, the legendary horse, early in Tears of the Kingdom.
This giant Horse is essential during intense combats and completing quests. However, it is slow as it has no stars for stamina or ability to pull the wagon
When you register any horse for the first time, its stats are exposed to your character. Some horses are fragile and might require upgrades to be more efficient during traveling. This is possible in Tears of the Kingdom, but you must visit Malanya, the Horse God.
To max out your desired Horse on stats, give Malanya food items. All stats require different things to be delivered to the Horse God. However, there are some horses like Epona whose stats can’t be upgraded at all.
That is all about the horses on Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They are handy for long-distance traveling as it is effortless to ride them. Ensure you keep collecting Pony Points to buy amazing cosmetic rewards for your horses. Visit VeryAliGaming for more helpful guides on the latest releases.
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Finding Horses
How To Mount A Horse
Stealth
Using Food
Dropping From Sky
Registering A Horse
Horse Statistics are visible after registration is complete
Your record of Pony Points is kept in this book.
Types Of Horses In Tears of the Kingdom
Wild Horse
Zelda’s Golden Horse
Epona
Giant White Stallion
How To Upgrade Horse Statistics
Horse Statistics
Food Items
Speed
Swift Carrots, Hightail Lizards, Rushrooms.
Strength
Swift and Endura Carrots, Fortified Pumpkins.
Pull
Big Hearty Radishes, Ironshrooms, Endura Carrots.
Stamina
Stamella Shrooms, Bright-eyed Crabs, Silent Shrooms.