In Dynasty Warriors, horses are not decorative, but played an important role in combating the enemy and exploration. Walnut is achieved through the main story itself as you start your journey. With your increase of the “Peace Level” on different regions as you progress, you could unlock many steeds with special abilities such as speedy steeds, long-lasting steeds, and steeds that have particular combat abilities.
These abilities include increased stability and charge distance to stunning enemies and even reducing arrow damage. Riding your horses in battle will improve their level, and they become a valuable asset in your pursuit of victory.
All Horses & How to Get Them
You’ll earn your first horse, Walnut, as you play through the main story. To get more horses, you’ll need to increase the “Peace Level” of different regions in the game. Once you do, you can claim your new horse at the nearest Waymark (a travel point) within that region. Just like improving your weapons, you level up your horses by simply riding them in battle. The more you use a horse, the more experience it gains, making it stronger and more effective.
In Dynasty Warriors, you can summon and ride horses during combat.
- Fast Travel: Horses are incredibly useful for quickly moving around the game world.
- Combat Advantages: When riding a horse, you gain special abilities:
- Improved Balance: You’re more stable on horseback.
- Longer Charges: You can charge much further while mounted.
- Enemy Disruption: Summoning a horse can stagger nearby enemies.
To ride your horse in battle, use the “Call Horse” button. You’ll automatically hop on once it appears. To get off, simply press the “Dismount” button. You can equip gems to your horse by going to the “Equipment” tab and selecting the “Horse” slot. From there, choose which horse you want to use and equip the desired gems.
Birch Horse
To get the Birch, you need to increase the “Peace Level” of the Ji Province to Level 1. Once you do, visit the nearest Waymark (a travel point) in the Ji Province, and you’ll be able to claim Birch as a reward. You can increase a province’s Peace Level by completing missions, skirmishes, and requests within that specific province.
Birch
- Speed: 11 (This indicates how fast Birch is)
- Endurance: 4 (This likely represents Birch’s stamina or how long it can maintain high speed)
Abilities:
- Level 5: Improves your balance while riding by 50%.
- Level 10: Increases the distance you can charge while mounted by 20%.
- Level 20: When you summon Birch, it stuns nearby enemies.
Chestnut Horse
To get the Chestnut, you need to increase the “Peace Level” of the Liang Province to Level 1. Once you do, visit the nearest Waymark (a travel point) in the Liang Province, and you’ll be able to claim Chestnut as a reward. You can increase a province’s Peace Level by completing missions, skirmishes, and requests within that specific province.
Chestnut
- Speed: 10
- Endurance: 3
Abilities:
- Level 5: Reduces the damage you take from arrows by 40%.
- Level 10: Increases your defense by 20% while riding.
- Level 20: Increases your speed when you’re low on health.
Mahogany Horse
You can get Mahogany by completing missions and other activities in the Jing Province. This will increase the province’s “Peace Level.” Once you reach Peace Level 1 in Jing Province, visit the nearest Waymark (a travel point) to claim your reward: Mahogany!
Mahogany
- Speed: 10
- Endurance: 4
Abilities:
- Level 5: Your mounted charges deal 50% more damage.
- Level 10: Reduces the damage you take from arrows by 40%.
- Level 20: Stuns nearby enemies when you summon your horse.
Maple Horse
You can get Maple by completing missions and other activities in the You Province. This will increase the province’s “Peace Level.” Once you reach Peace Level 1 in You Province, visit the nearest Waymark (a travel point) to claim your reward: Maple!
Maple
- Speed: 10
- Endurance: 2
Abilities:
- Level 5: Improves your balance while riding by 50%.
- Level 10: Your mounted charges deal 50% more damage.
- Level 20: You recover stamina faster when you perform a mounted attack.
Walnut Horse
Walnut is your first horse, and you’ll get it automatically as you progress through the main story. After completing the main story mission called “The Battle of Wan Castle,” do a side mission in the Jing Province called “Elimination of the Pirates.” Once you finish the pirate mission, a new character named Huang Gai will appear on your map. Talk to him, and then a merchant will appear on the world map. Finally, talk to the merchant to receive your first horse, Walnut!
Walnut
- Speed: 10
- Endurance: 2
Abilities:
- Level 5: Your mounted charges deal 50% more damage.
- Level 10: Improves your balance while riding by 50%.
- Level 20: When you fall off your horse, you gain Bravery (a temporary buff that increases your strength).
Red Hare
To get the special horse Red Hare, you need to complete Chapter 3 of the main story, choosing either the Wei or Shu path. Then, you must play the “Battle of Xia Pi” mission. Finally, to unlock Red Hare, you need to defeat Lu Bu on the hardest difficulty (Ultimate Warrior) without using any healing items like Meat Buns.
Red Hare
- Speed: 12 (Very fast!)
- Endurance: 5 (High stamina)
Abilities:
- Level 5: Your mounted charges can kill regular soldiers with a single hit.
- Level 10: When you jump down from a high place while riding, it stuns nearby enemies.
- Level 20: Your mounted charges deal double the damage.
