Dark Bay Horse
Wild Horse| Type | Wild Horse |
| Location | Tabantha Frontier / Hebra Foothills |
| Speed | 4/5 |
| Pull | 3/5 |
| Stamina | 3/5 |
| Temperament | wild |
| Can Register | Yes |
| Customizable | Yes |
Dark Bay Horse
About Dark Bay Horse
A deep dark-bay horse — near black but with warm reddish-brown tones visible in strong light — with a black mane and tail that make it nearly indistinguishable from a pure black horse at a distance. Dark Bay horses are found in Tabantha Frontier and Hebra foothill herds and often carry above-average speed stats inherited from the mountainous terrain that favors fast-moving animals. Their near-black appearance provides a subtle, sophisticated aesthetic that differs from the high-contrast solid black horses in the plains regions.
Where to Find Dark Bay Horse
Detailed Location
Found in herds on the Tabantha Frontier plains near Rito Stable and in Hebra foothills south of the snowline.
How to Tame Dark Bay Horse
1
Wear Stealth Set and crouch approach from behind.
2
The Tabantha herd is near Rito Stable — register immediately after taming for convenience.
3
Soothe 5–6 times — wild temperament requires patience.
4
Hebra foothills specimens flee faster than lowland horses — move slowly.
Unique Traits
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Near-black coat with reddish undertones in bright light
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Above-average speed common in mountain-region horses
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Subtle aesthetic difference from solid-black plains horses
Tips & Advice
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Tabantha Frontier horses are slightly faster on average than plains horses due to terrain selection pressure.
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The dark bay coat is excellent for nighttime riding — less visible to enemies at night.
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Rito Stable is conveniently close to Tabantha herds — tame and register in the same visit.
Stats
Speed
4/5
Pull (Strength)
3/5
Stamina (Spurs)
3/5
Temperament
wild
Can Register
Yes
Customizable
Yes — all gear
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