Highland Roan Horse
Wild Horse| Type | Wild Horse |
| Location | Lanayru / Akkala Highlands |
| Speed | 2/5 |
| Pull | 5/5 |
| Stamina | 4/5 |
| Temperament | wild |
| Can Register | Yes |
| Customizable | Yes |
Highland Roan Horse
About Highland Roan Horse
A roan-colored mountain horse with a mix of white and reddish-brown hairs creating a distinctive salt-and-pepper coat pattern, most common in the Lanayru and Akkala highland regions. Highland Roan horses are hardy animals adapted to rough mountain terrain, reflected in their exceptional pull strength and stamina stats that make them outstanding for cart-hauling and heavy-terrain travel. What they lack in raw speed they compensate for with reliability — a Highland Roan can traverse rocky terrain, cross shallow rivers, and maintain stamina through extended mountain routes that tire faster horses more quickly.
Where to Find Highland Roan Horse
Detailed Location
Herds found on the Lanayru Highlands plateau and in the rocky Akkala foothills north of Tarrey Town. Occasionally seen near East Akkala Stable.
How to Tame Highland Roan Horse
1
Highland herds are more vigilant than plains horses — maximum stealth required.
2
Approach from downhill — horses in highland terrain face uphill naturally, easing the rear approach.
3
Soothe 6–7 times — wild highland horses resist strongly.
4
Register at East Akkala Stable or Lanayru Promenade area stable.
Unique Traits
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Salt-and-pepper roan coat pattern unique among Hyrule horse variants
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Five-star pull — maximum hauling strength
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Excellent stamina for extended mountain traversal
Tips & Advice
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The five-star pull rating rivals the Giant Horse — useful for cart-pulling and obstacle-pushing scenarios.
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Slow on flat terrain but excellent in rough mountain areas where speed matters less than endurance.
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Roan coat stands out visually against Akkala's red rock terrain — beautiful contrast for screenshots.
Stats
Speed
2/5
Pull (Strength)
5/5
Stamina (Spurs)
4/5
Temperament
wild
Can Register
Yes
Customizable
Yes — all gear
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