How to Breed Horses in Black Desert Online: A Comprehensive Guide

Mating horses in Black Desert Online (BDO) is a crucial aspect for players aiming to acquire high-tier horses with desirable skills. The process, while not overly complicated, involves several nuances that are important to understand to maximize your chances of success. In short, there are primarily two ways to mate horses in BDO:

1. Breeding with Another Player’s Male Horse: This involves taking your female horse to a stable and selecting the “Breed” option. You can then choose from available male horses listed on the Breeding Market. This method requires your female horse to have at least one available breeding count. The result is a new foal.
2. Breeding Your Own Horses: You can breed a female and male horse directly at your own stable, provided both horses have at least one remaining breeding count. This process also results in a new foal.

This guide will break down these methods, delve into the mechanics of horse breeding in BDO, and address frequently asked questions to help you become a master horse breeder.

Breeding Methods in Detail

Breeding with Another Player’s Male Horse

This is the most common method players use to acquire better foals. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Locate a Stable Keeper: Visit any stable in a town or city.
2. Select a Female Horse: Choose the female horse you want to use for breeding. Make sure it has at least one breeding count available.
3. Access the Breeding Market: Click the “Breed” option to access the breeding market. This market displays all the male horses currently available for breeding by other players.
4. Choose a Male Horse: Browse through the available male horses. Consider factors like the male’s tier, level, skills, and the type of horse you are looking to breed.
5. Initiate the Breed: Select the male horse and initiate the breeding process. The breed time is generally two and a half hours.
6. Collect Your Foal: Once the breeding is complete, you can claim your new foal, which will start at level 1.

A notable aspect of using the Breeding Market is the chance for other players to breed with your male horse before you can. If you wish to guarantee that only you can breed with your male horse, you can pay 35,000 silver to reserve it for yourself.

Breeding Your Own Horses

If you have a suitable male and female horse, you can breed them directly without involving the breeding market. Here’s how:

1. Ensure Both Horses Have Breeding Counts: Both the male and female horses must have at least one available breeding count.
2. Place Horses in the Stable: Have both horses located in the same stable.
3. Select Breed: Go to one of your horses and choose the breed option. You will see the other horse available for breeding if they meet requirements.
4. Initiate Breeding: Select your other horse and initiate the breeding process, which also takes two and a half hours.
5. Collect Your Foal: Once completed, the foal will be ready to collect at the stable.

Factors Affecting Breeding Outcomes

Several factors affect the outcome of horse breeding in BDO:

• Horse Tier: Breeding higher-tier horses increases the chances of obtaining a higher-tier foal. Breeding two Tier 7 horses, for example, is the only way to get a Tier 8 horse, and it requires a specific item.
• Horse Level: While level alone doesn’t guarantee a better tier, breeding higher-level horses (typically level 30) results in a greater likelihood of better skills being present in the foal.
• Horse Skills: The skills of the parent horses can potentially be passed down to the foal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Horse Breeding in BDO

1. What are breeding counts, and how do they work?

Breeding counts are a limitation imposed on horses. A horse can breed a limited number of times. Every successful breed consumes one of these counts. Once a horse runs out of breeding counts, it can no longer be used for breeding, and must be exchanged with another horse at the stable.

2. How long does it take to breed a horse in BDO?

The breeding process in BDO takes two and a half hours to complete, regardless of the method used.

3. Can horses have twins in BDO?

No. Unlike in real life, horses do not have twins in BDO. Each breeding results in only one foal.

4. What happens if a horse dies in BDO?

If your horse dies, you do not lose any equipped gear. You can revive your horse at the nearest stable or use a Tears of the Wind item to revive it on the spot. However, you may lose certain trade items if they are not equipped.

5. What’s the best food for horses in BDO?

Carrots are the primary food for horses. Special Carrots from the Central Market offer the best way to restore a horse’s health and stamina quickly.

6. Can I breed pets in BDO?

Yes, you can breed pets, but they must be the same type (except for the Wizard Gosphy). You can use the Exchange window to combine pets and aim for a higher tier, but the process is different from horse breeding.

7. What is a female horse called?

A female horse is called a mare. A young female horse is known as a filly.

8. What is the best age to breed a horse in BDO?

In BDO, age doesn’t matter, it is the remaining breeding counts. You can breed mares as soon as they have a breeding count.

9. What is the mother of a horse called?

The mother of a horse is called a dam.

10. How can I get a female horse?

You can get a female horse by breeding one of your existing female horses with another player’s male horse from the breeding market.

11. Can I call my horse in BDO?

Yes, you can call or locate your registered horse by clicking the horse icon under your character’s level.

12. How do you breed Tier 8 horses in BDO?

To breed a Tier 8 horse, you need to breed two level 10, Tier 7 horses and use a [Rainbow Jewel Fruit], which can be purchased from the Livestock Vendor. The chances are low.

13. How do you get a good horse in BDO?

The most efficient way to get a good horse is through breeding. You can start by purchasing a Tier 1 horse from a stable keeper, then gradually breed up to higher tiers.

14. How can I train my horse faster?

Horse exp is increased by distance traveled. Either use autorun loops or travel long distances manually. Horse skills increase by repeating them. Mount skill coupons from the cash shop are also available.

15. Is there an ideal horse gear outfit in BDO?

The wind set is considered among the best due to its beneficial 5-set effects.

Conclusion

Horse breeding in BDO is a rewarding activity that allows players to obtain powerful and versatile mounts. By understanding the mechanics of breeding, carefully selecting breeding partners, and utilizing the resources available, you can consistently breed better horses and achieve your goals in the game. This guide is intended to be the beginning to learning all there is about breeding and will aid you on your journey as a master horse breeder.