How To Get The Fastest Horse In Red Dead Redemption 2

There are a ton of different horses and steeds in Red Dead Redemption 2, but only one stands above the others as the fastest stallion Arthur can get. While fast travel can be convenient, there's no better feeling than galloping fast across the beautiful open-world map. Using the best horse to dash across open plains and up vast mountain paths should be a priority for those who appreciate the scenery of this Western RPG.

The fastest breed of horse doesn't appear until you have finished Chapter 6 of the main story in the epilogue, making it a creature you won't see until very late into the game's content. This makes acquiring this mare one of the best things to do after beating Red Dead Redemption 2, along with other rare mounts. Adding this steed to your stable will take a good amount of money, so make sure to stock up on some cash beforehand.

How To Find the Fastest Horse in RDR2

Endgame Horse With Endgame Price

The fastest horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the Rose Gray Bay Arabian, which can be purchased from the Blackwater Stable for $1,250. This steed costs more than any other stallion in the game and is the only one in the class of "Superior." The Arabian destroys the competition with base stats of 7 Stamina, 6 Speed, and 6 Acceleration, scores that far surpass the other mares Arthur can buy.

The Missouri Fox Trotter may have faster base Speed than the Arabian but it has a lower Acceleration score, meaning you cannot take off quite as quickly. Similarly, the Brindle Thoroughbred has a much lower base Health and Stamina score, meaning it will not be faster for long even if it has a base Speed score of 7.

For an alternative, the Black Arabian is available around Chapter 4, for those who do not want to wait for the Rose Gray Bay Arabian, and has a very similar stat line. It can be purchased in Saint Denis' Stables for $1000, or acquired for free if you let a couple get mugged and steal their horse. All of the Missouri Fox Trotter's have the same stat line and can be purchased for $950 from the Scarlett Meadows Stable after Chapter 4.

The Rose Gray Bay Arabian Horse Benefits In RDR2

Worth The Wait For Stellar Horse

While the Arabian is not one of the horses you can get for free in Red Dead Redemption 2, the mare makes up for your investment with incredible potential. According to YouTube creator Astrosive, this horse only gets better when you bond with it and use the right equipment. The boosts to already ridiculous stats for the Arabian can be exciting, even if you have to wait until the Epilogue to reach this stallion.

That being said, for those who do not want to wait that long, as Astrovie points out, the White Arabian is nearly exactly the same and is available for free as early as Chapter 2. Many might want to use that horse through the main story, before switching to the Rose Gray when it's available.

For those who take the time to farm money to buy the fastest horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 will find a steed that thunders across the map with astonishing speed, making fast travel an afterthought as you pass through gorgeous scenery.