Why would I want a horse

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I bought a horse once, for no less than 1000 gold. It was a decent horse up until that first battle. At this point I realized I have absolutely no combat abilities from atop my steed, so I dismounted and and began to firebomb my enemies.

During this once sided battle that lasted all 30 seconds my horse found a way to die.

Since then I've never purchased another horse and I don't have any plans to. And now I wonder "Why would I want a horse?"; they aren't much faster than just walking to your destination with fast travel and that carriage driver outside of the cities.

If there is some reason I might need a horse how can I best keep them alive long enough to get my money's worth?

Best Answer

Horses do the following:

  • Allow for faster speed and have increased stamina for sprinting.
  • Mounting a horse while over-encumbered allows for fast travel. (very useful)
  • Can distract and attack enemies if provoked.
  • Allows for climbing extremely steep slopes such as mountains.
  • Will fast travel with you to places if lost.

As far as keeping a horse alive, it's hard, like you said. Shadowmere is a special horse with much more health and he respawns 15 days later if he dies.

I played the entire game without a horse. They're not required for any quests and aren't really worth the headache, in my opinion.

Edit: There's also the glitchy entertainment value.

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