Players of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are uncovering a hidden advantage for Pebbles, the starting horse. This secret perk dramatically boosts her stats, positioning her among the game's best steeds. While many players opt to steal horses in Trosky or Kuttenberg, a significant portion of the community remains loyal to Pebbles, despite her initially underwhelming stats.  This secret perk offers a compelling reason to stick with your trusty companion.

The expansive world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is brimming with hidden gems, quests, and loot.  With so much to explore around Trosky, many players invest countless hours in the RPG before reaching the wedding in Semine, where they're reunited with Pebbles. Owning a horse significantly speeds up travel and eliminates the risks of constantly stealing horses.  Initially, loyalty seemed like the primary motivation for keeping Pebbles, but this secret perk adds substantial value.

When players arrive at Trosky Castle, a main quest forces a difficult choice between Pebbles and Herring. At first, Herring appears superior with better stamina, speed, courage, and value. However, Pebbles has a hidden advantage.  By riding Pebbles for over 35km, players unlock the "Good Old Pebbles" perk, significantly enhancing her stats.

Pebbles (Without Perk)

Pebbles (With Perk)

Stamina

127

210

Carrying Capacity

138

293

Speed

32

43

Courage

12

12

Value

100

4,140

Here's a comparison of Pebbles' stats with and without the perk:

| Stat | Pebbles (Without Perk) | Pebbles (With Perk) |

|---|---|---|

| Stamina | 127 | 210 |

| Carrying Capacity | 138 | 293 |

| Speed | 32 | 43 |

| Courage | 12 | 12 |

| Value | 100 | 4,140 |

Even if you've chosen Herring, you can reclaim Pebbles by purchasing her from the horse keeper in Semine. It's worth noting that Herring also has a secret perk, "Red Herring," activated after traveling over 50km.  However, the improvements are less substantial than those provided by "Good Old Pebbles."  While "Red Herring" offers slightly better stamina and speed, other stats remain the same or are even worse.

With its vast content and engaging gameplay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues to break sales records, surpassing two million copies sold in just two weeks.  The game has also garnered positive reviews from both critics and players, earning a "very positive" rating on Steam with over 35,000 reviews.