Sometimes I ride Roach to cross an area where I have easily done so on foot, but Roach has trouble doing it.
I haven't seen much difference between running and riding Roach. Is Roach actually faster?
The Witcher 3 – Is Riding Roach Faster than Running?
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Best Answer
Yes, Roach is much faster, generally speaking. There are a few advantages to running, mainly that you can go through water, while Roach may or may not be able to.
However, Roach doesn't take fall damage, so you can jump from cliffs while on Roach and not die. Another advantage to using Roach is that you can auto-run along paths and not worry about straying.