---
title: War Horse
description: The war horse creature for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2024-02-03T16:59:45.000-04:00
section: bestiary
subsection: horses
content_type: feature
short_code: bh0a
---

A type of [horse](./index.html) bred for warfare, strength, and battle-resolve, but ill-suited to riding long-distances.

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|                   |                         |
| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**      | 3 (13hp)                |
| **Armor Class**   | 13 (natural)            |
| **Attacks**       | 2 (+2) @ 1d6 (hoof)     |
| **Movement**      | 40'                     |
| **Saving Throws** | D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2) |
| **Morale**        | 9                       |
| **Alignment**     | Neutral                 |
| **XP**            | 35                      |

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-   While in melee combat, both rider and horse may make attacks.
-   Can carry up to 400 lbs at full speed, or up to 800 lbs at half-speed.
-   Not encountered in the wild.

### Charge

-   Double damage from rider's lance.
-   Requires a run-up of 20 yards or more.
-   Horse cannot attack.
-   Can't be used in melee.