The Apocalyptic Steeds of Undead Nightmare: A Rider’s Guide

The Four Horses of the Apocalypse are special, mythical horses featured in Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare. They are Pestilence, Famine, Death, and War, each possessing unique characteristics and abilities that make them invaluable assets in the fight against the undead hordes. Acquiring these horses is a key objective, offering significant advantages to players navigating the zombie-infested landscape.

The Four Horses: Meet Your Undead Mounts

Each horse represents a different aspect of the apocalypse and provides unique gameplay advantages:

• War: This roan horse is easily identifiable by its blazing mane, tail, and hooves. War grants the rider the ability to cause explosions when enemies are trampled, turning encounters with large groups of undead into pyrotechnic spectacles. War is exceptionally tough, boasting incredible stamina and resistance to damage.

• Pestilence: A sickly white horse perpetually surrounded by a green miasma, Pestilence embodies disease and decay. Riding Pestilence grants the rider increased resistance to damage and acts as a symbol of resilience against the plague. Pestilence is just as hard to take down as the others.

• Famine: This gaunt and scrawny horse is perpetually surrounded by a swarm of locusts. Famine’s unique attribute is that it grants the rider infinite stamina, allowing for tireless travel across the expansive open world, and is great for herding the undead.

• Death: A pale horse trailing a mist of death, Death is perhaps the most iconic and powerful of the four. Death grants the rider the ability to cause headshots with every shot while riding, making zombie elimination incredibly efficient. The rider is a force to be reckoned with, because like the others, it can stand against the zombie horde.

Locations and Acquisition

Finding and taming these horses is a core part of the Undead Nightmare experience. The first three can be located in the wild. War can often be found near Thieve’s Landing, Pestilence in the Two Trees area, and Famine in central Nuevo Paraíso (Mexico). Death, the most powerful horse, is either automatically awarded upon completing the Undead Nightmare storyline or can be found randomly after the other three have been tamed. This means you have a chance of acquiring them along the way.

Taming the horses requires breaking them, similar to ordinary horses, adding a layer of challenge as you contend with the undead. All Four Horses of the Apocalypse are extremely tough, meaning they are able to push through the undead.

FAQs: Delving Deeper into the Undead Steeds

Here are some frequently asked questions to further expand your understanding of the Four Horses of the Apocalypse in Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare:

1. Can any horse become an undead horse in RDR2 Undead Nightmare?

No, any horse cannot become one of the Four Horses of the Apocalypse. What the game is trying to say is that any horse you own will become a version of the undead when it dies and is whistled for. The Four Horses are special, unique horses that must be located and tamed, providing specific in-game benefits, and can only be found during the Undead Nightmare gameplay.

2. Is Death the strongest of the Four Horses?

Generally, yes. Death is often considered the strongest due to its ability to cause headshots with every shot fired while riding. This greatly simplifies zombie elimination and provides a significant advantage in combat.

3. Do the Four Horses respawn after they die?

Yes, the Four Horses of the Apocalypse will respawn after a certain amount of time if they die. This allows players to reclaim them if they lose one in combat, making them reliable assets throughout the game.

4. What are the names of the Four Horsemen in the Bible?

The Book of Revelation lists them as Conquest, War, Famine, and Death. In the Old Testament’s Book of Ezekiel, they are described as Sword, Famine, Wild Beasts, and Pestilence or Plague.

5. How do I break (tame) the Four Horses?

Taming the Four Horses is similar to taming regular horses in Red Dead Redemption. Approach the horse, mount it, and then repeatedly buck and resist its attempts to throw you off. Using your right thumbstick will help you stay on longer. Conserve stamina, because you can only do this for a short amount of time. Once you successfully “break” the horse, it becomes yours.

6. Does the color of the horses have significance?

Yes, the colors of the horses are symbolic. White represents Conquest (or Pestilence), Red represents War, Black represents Famine, and Pale represents Death. These colors tie into the biblical depictions of the apocalypse.

7. Can I lose the Four Horses permanently?

No, you cannot permanently lose the Four Horses. If one dies, it will eventually respawn in a random location on the map, allowing you to find and tame it again.

8. What happens when I trample zombies with War?

When you trample zombies with War, they explode. This is War’s unique ability, making it effective for clearing large groups of undead.

9. Does Famine really have infinite stamina?

Yes, Famine indeed grants the rider infinite stamina. This allows you to sprint endlessly across the map without your horse tiring, greatly aiding in exploration and escaping hordes.

10. What are the different types of undead in Undead Nightmare?

There are four main types of undead: Fresh Undead (the standard zombies), Bolters (fast-moving zombies), Bruisers (strong, heavily armored zombies), and Retchers (zombies that vomit toxic fluids).

11. Are the Four Horses available in the main Red Dead Redemption 2 game?

No, the Four Horses of the Apocalypse are exclusive to the Undead Nightmare expansion of Red Dead Redemption, not the main RDR2 game.

12. Is there a unicorn in RDR2 Undead Nightmare?

Yes, there is a Unicorn in Undead Nightmare, but only after reaching the Legendary level in the hunting challenge (finding and killing the Chupacabra).

13. Where can I find the Chupacabra?

The Chupacabra is located northwest of Torquemada, in an area marked by three horses on the map when zoomed out.

14. Can the Four Horses be used for hunting?

Yes, the Four Horses can be used for hunting, but their primary benefit is in combat against the undead. War’s explosive trample, Death’s headshot ability, and Pestilence’s increased durability make them exceptional for fighting zombies.

15. What are some similar games to Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare for educational purposes?

For educational purposes, focusing on game design and narrative, titles like “The Last of Us” can be analyzed. This can assist you in understanding how narratives are designed. To learn more, consider resources like the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.

The Four Horses of the Apocalypse are not just powerful mounts, they are also an integral part of the narrative and gameplay of Undead Nightmare. Acquiring them will significantly enhance your zombie-slaying capabilities and allow you to explore the undead-infested world with greater ease and efficiency. Happy trails, and may your apocalypse be filled with epic rides!