[Top 10] RDO Best Saddles And How To Get Them

Updated:

01 Sep 2022

Let’s get to know the best saddles in the Wild West.

The main function of saddles is to improve your horse's stats. There are three stats that all saddles impact:

The speed at which the stamina core drains.
The speed at which the health core drains.
The speed at which stamina regens.

If you're choosing a new saddle, the kind you go for will depend on your level, your wallet, and to some extent what you want to boost about your horse, whether it's health, speed, stamina, or just how it looks. Here we are to help you with your choice.

10. Belanger Saddle

The Belanger for beginners

Price: $217
Unlock level: 16

This is the best saddle that you’ll unlock early on in the game. It has decent stats for a low-ranked outlaw. These stats are almost twice as good as any saddle that you unlock at the early stages of the game.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -15%
Stamina Regen Rate: +11%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -11%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

9. Martinville Saddle

The beautiful Martinville

Price: $284
Unlock level: 27

It is only a slightly more expensive saddle than the previous saddle. However, eight ranks later you’ll unlock the number 1 saddle on this list. So, whether you want to buy this is totally up to you.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -14%
Stamina Regen Rate: +14%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -14%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

8. Ivers Saddle

For the prestigious moonshiners

Price: $550
Moonshiner role needed.

The slower stamina regen rate compared to the Delgado saddle is made up for with a significantly increased stamina core drain rate, meaning if you’ve got horse tonics or keep your trusty steed well fed you’ll get farther, faster.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -24%
Stamina Regen Rate: +24%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -34%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

7. Fletcher Saddle

The trader saddle

Price: $525
Trader role needed

It is the second-best choice after the Nacogdoches for players who have selected the Trader role. It offers an increased reduction in core drains as compared to the Delgado saddle at the same price.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -28%
Stamina Regen Rate: +26%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -28%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

6. Foxmore Saddle

A gift from nature

Price: $570
Naturalist role needed

The Foxmore Saddle is a great option for players in terms of its core stats but it's rather expensive. Unfortunately, there are much cheaper options that provide similar stats but those with filled pockets may want to opt for the Foxmore Saddle to flaunt their wealth.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -22%
Stamina Regen Rate: +30%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -32%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

5. McKinney Saddle

For the eagle-eyed collectors

Price: $525
Collector role needed.

In terms of looks, the McKinney Saddle is not too impressive. The bonuses of the saddle do provide some notable benefits. The McKinney Saddle provides better benefits than the Nacogdoches in Health Drain, Regen Rate, and Core Drain Rate. The issue with the saddle is that it does not provide a buff to Drain Rate, which is crucial when trying to extend the horse's range.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -34%
Stamina Regen Rate: +20%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -34%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

4. Beaver Roping Saddle

A special one indeed

Price: $340
Special saddle

The Beaver Roping saddle is one you’ll be unlocking much later in your RDO career, at rank 83. This somewhat innocuous-looking special saddle boasts well-rounded stats and is comparable to others unlocked at high levels that cost gold to buy. The best part about this saddle is that it comes with stirrups that boost your horse’s speed and acceleration quite a bit and reduce your stamina drain by 50%.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -26%
Stamina Regen Rate: +24%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -20%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

3. Delgado Saddle

For the honorable bounty hunters

Price: $525
Bounty Hunter role needed

The Delgado Saddle looks incredible, especially on horses with darker coats. Delgado does not buff the base Drain Rate of horses. The lack of a buff in that category limits the potential of the saddle compared to the two final options. With very good regen bonuses, the Delgado is still quite impressive compared to the other options.

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -22%
Stamina Regen Rate: +32%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -22%
Stamina Drain Rate: 0%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

2. Upland Saddle

There's none as intimidating

Price: $625
Bounty Hunter role needed

Based on the base stats alone, the Upland Saddle is hands down the best saddle in the Wild West. The Upland Saddle is also the most expensive saddle in the game, but you pay for what you get. However, It has downsides, too. You can’t use stirrups or hold 7 outfits with this saddle

Stats

Core Health Drain Rate: -24%
Stamina Regen Rate: +30%
Stamina Core Drain Rate: -30%
Stamina Drain Rate: -65%

How to get it
Buy it from a stable after unlocking it.

1. Nacogdoches Saddle

The skulls say it all

Price: $512
Unlock level: 35

Until the Upland Saddle was introduced, the Nacogdoches Saddle was the undisputed top saddle in the game. For gamers that do not have the Bounty Hunter expansion, the Nacogdoches saddle is by far the best. Yes, it will be a little more expensive than the Upland in the end, but it is still quite affordable considering all of the amazing bonuses it provides.

Stats