InRed Dead Online, players will spend a good amount of time traveling around the map on horseback. That being said, finding the perfect mount is highly essential in this game.

Best Horses to Buy in Red Dead Online

Whether gamers prefer a horse with excellent speed, health, or staminan finding the right horse to match their playing style and budget can be challenging. This list will provide players with a quick break-down of all of the requirements needed, stats, and prices for the best horses to buy inRed Dead Online.

Arabians

The Arabian horses are the onlySuperior Breedof horses inRDO.The Arabian Red Chestnut, the Black Arabian, and the White Arabianall have Elite rankingsin handling stats, which no other horse has in the game. This breed of horses can be hard to train, but will remain loyal once broken in. Aside from their breed and handling, they do differ from each other in price and other stats.

Arabian Red Chestnut

The Arabian Red Chestnut made the list because it is a great mount forbeginnersand is available for players at the start of the game in Level One. The Red Chestnut does have low health and stamina stats, but its Elite handling and great speed stats are more than reasonable for the price of$250 or 10 Gold Bars.

Black Arabian

The Black Arabian has thehighest statsin the game, and is arguably the best horse inRDO, depending on the gamers playing style. The Black Arabian has all-aroundabove averagestats, and players must reachLevel70with$1,050or42 Gold Barson hand to be able to rideRDO’smost superior mount.

The White Arabian

Available to unlock atLevel 66, the White Arabian will cost players quite a bit more if they want to break in this beauty. Withaveragehealth and stamina stats, the White Arabian has a price of$1,200or48 Gold Bars. Suffice to say, it’s the luxurious white coat that makes this mount themost expensive.

Mustangs

The Mustang ranks next on the list because of theincredibly highhealth and stamina stats, with above average speed. The Mustang is aMulti-Classbreed of horse and has a low handling stat, which is expected from these particularly wild mounts. Breaking in this mount will be a well-rewarded challenge for those who succeed. The Mustang is a fearless breed and they are priceless in combat. Players can unlock the Mustang with theBounty Hunter’s Rolefor the price of$500or20 Gold Bars.

Missouri Fox Trotters

The next best mount in the game is the Missouri Fox Trotter. These calm mounts havesturdy buildsand theirexcellentstamina and average health stats make them great work horses. The Missouri Fox Trotters areMulti-Classhorses with standard handling  and are available with theBounty Hunter’s Rolefor the price of$1,125or45 Gold Bars.

Norfolk Roadsters

The Norfolk Roadster horses haveincredible speed stats, and the higher-level Roadsters are thefastest mountsin the game. With theMoonshiner Role, after reachingRole Level 20, the Roadsters are available for$950or38 Gold Bars. Aside from their low health and standard handling stats, their high stamina and acceleration makes theseMulti-Classbreeds great for traveling.

Gypsy Cobs

Last but most certainly not least, ranked as themost powerfulmount inRDO:the Gypsy Cob. Withexcellenthealth and stamina stats, this superbly strong steed is available to players with theNaturalist Specialist Role, after reachingRole Level 20.For a price of$950or38Gold Bars, these courageous mounts are a beautifulMulti-Classbreed of horse. Though they lack in handling and acceleration stats, the Gypsy Cob is great horse with a strong intuition and gorgeous coats of hair.

No matter the playing style,RDOhas multiple mounts for players to choose from! For helpful tips on how to unlock different features in the game, check out this guide onHow to earn XP fast in Red Dead Online.

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