The Ardennes is a horse breed in Red Dead Redemption 2. They tend to have higher health and stamina, but lower speed and acceleration. Their handling gives them moderate reactivity and agility, despite their large size.
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What are the unique characteristics of the Ardennes horse in Red Dead Redemption 2?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Ardennes horse is a War Horse breed, recognized for its iron-grey color and large size. It stands out for its high health and stamina, despite having lower speed and acceleration. It's known for its courage and reliability during battle. Variants of the Ardennes include the Brown Roan Ardennes, famously ridden by Bill and named Brown Jack, and the Strawberry Roan Ardennes.
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Where can the Ardennes horse be found in Red Dead Redemption 2?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Ardennes horse appears in multiple contexts. The character Bill rides an Ardennes named Brown Jack. Players who pre-ordered the game have access to a special Ardennes, the War Horse. A Bay Roan Ardennes can be obtained for free, as it often spawns with bounty hunters. Additionally, a Strawberry Roan Ardennes can be acquired earlier for free via an exploit involving a random encounter near Lone Mule Stead.
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What is the origin of the Ardennes horse breed in Red Dead Redemption 2?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Ardennes is a large breed, classified as a war horse. It stands out for its superior health and stamina, although its speed and acceleration are lower. The Ardennes is moderately reactive and agile. A notable variant is the iron-grey War Horse, renowned for its bravery and endurance during combat.
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What is the difference between the Strawberry Roan Ardennes and the Black Ardennes horse in RDR2?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Strawberry Roan Ardennes can be acquired earlier without cost by exploiting a random encounter near Lone Mule Stead. It has lower-pitched voice clips compared to other breeds. The Black Ardennes, or War Horse, is a special variant with an iron-grey color. It's known for its exceptional courage and stamina, making it a reliable choice in battle situations.
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How does the Ardennes horse's health and stamina compare to other breeds in Red Dead Redemption 2?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the Ardennes horse stands out for its high health and stamina levels, making it a reliable choice in battle. While its speed and acceleration are average, it's valued for its calm temperament and resilience under stress. Despite its large size and muscular build limiting agility, the Ardennes breed's strength in combat is highly sought after. In Red Dead Online, however, the Ardennes may exhibit skittish behavior and buck the player.
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Description[]
Ardennes are well-built war horses which originates from the Ardennes region which spreads over France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. They can be identified by their bulky body, thick leg feathering and broad head. They are one of the heaviest horse breeds. They are known for being healthy with great stamina, as well as average speed and acceleration.
Coat styles[]
For more in-depth information, see Horse Stats.
| Coat | Base Value (in $) | Health | Stamina | Speed | Acceleration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Roan | 140.00 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | Scarlett Meadows Stable (Chapter 2 onwards)/Steal |
| Strawberry Roan | 450.00 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | Van Horn Trading Post Stable (Chapter 6 onwards) |
| Iron Grey Roan (War Horse) | Free | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | Only available to those who pre-ordered Redemption 2 (Redeemed for free at the Valentine Stable in Chapter 2 onwards) |
| Brown Roan | None | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | Bill's Horse named Brown Jack |
Special variants[]
Brown Jack[]
The horse of Bill Williamson throughout 1899. Brown Jack has a "Brown Roan" coat and is said to be loved deeply by Bill; in a conversation with Charles,[1] Arthur remarks how Bill "loves [his] horse" in spite of being a "drunk, miserable bastard" and that his affection for Brown Jack is comparable with Dutch's for The Count.
War Horse[]
The War Horse is a unique Ardennes available at the stable for players who pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2 with the same stats as the Strawberry Roan.
Trivia[]
- A Bay Roan can be obtained for free as bounty hunters often spawn with them.
- A Strawberry Roan can be obtained earlier for free by using an exploit with the random encounter with the drunk driver near Lone Mule Stead.[2]
- This breed’s voice clips are lower pitched than other breeds. They used to be the only horse in the game to have this until the Breton released. They are still currently the only story mode horse to have this.
- Once stabled, the War Horse cannot be sold. If the player bonds with two horses while the horse is not in the stable, or the horse dies the player will no longer have ownership of the War Horse and they will have to buy the horse again from the stable.
- All Ardennes including the War Horse can be spawned (even in the Standard Edition of the game) via the cheat code "You are a beast built for war" or "You want something new". The player can save all of them except for the Brown Roan using a glitch that involves the mission "Angelo Bronte, A Man of Honor".
Variants[]
Regular[]
The Strawberry Roan Ardennes
The Bay Roan Ardennes
Special[]
The Iron Grey Roan Ardennes
The Brown Roan Ardennes, there is only one which is ridden by Bill named Brown Jack
Gallery[]
A Cut Ardennes Coat
Horse Card
Ardennes in loading screen
Promotional image for the War Horse
RDO Catalog Page
Video Overview[]
Red Dead Redemption 2 Horses - Ardennes Overview
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