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SW3 Saddle 1 (Chestnut)

Chestnut from Samurai Warriors 3.

Chestnut (栗毛, Kurike) is the first and weakest horse in the Average type category. It is not a specific horse, but many famous horses have had this coat color. Some notable examples are the favorite horses of Yoshihiro Shimazu, Kiyomasa Katō, and Nobunaga Oda. Moon Child and Red Wood were also said to have a similar shade.

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SW3 Saddle 2 (Mochizuki)

Mochizuki from Samurai Warriors 3.

Mochizuki (望月) is the second available horse in the Average type category for horses. The Mochizuki clan raised a specialized breed of horses for centuries, considered one of the greatest traits of the Omi Providence by Nobunaga Oda and preferred by Kiyomori Taira.

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SW3 Saddle 3 (Kohibari)

Kohibari from Samurai Warriors 3.

Kohibari (小雲雀) is the third available steed in the Average type category for horses. It was an excellent bay colored mount presented to Nobunaga. It is said to have been given to Ujisato Gamō.

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  • Samurai Warriors 2: Purchase at the shop for 3,200 gold.
  • Samurai Warriors 2: Empires: Agree to purchase documents from a Dutch trader for 1,000 gold. The player may also receive Kohibari. Aki fief (with its port) is needed to trigger the random trader event. Make sure you have an open slot for the horse.
  • Samurai Warriors 3: Saddle randomly appears as a treasure during stages.
  • Samurai Warriors Chronicles: Buy at the shop for 6,000 gold.
  • Kessen III: Purchase at the shop for 6,800 gold in chapters 2, 6, 9 and 12. It can also be found as a treasure during the Battle of Anegawa in chapter 5. This horse will prevent the rider from being stunned during Rampages.

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SW3 Saddle 4 (Redwood)

Redwood from Samurai Warriors 3.

Redwood (known as Red Woord in Samurai Warriors 2 is the strongest steed in the Average type category for horses. Its name in the Japanese script is "Sakura No" (桜野), a horse that was favored by Hidetada Tokugawa. It was given to him by Masazumi Honda and saw service at the Siege of Osaka Castle.

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SW3 Saddle 5 (Stone Hoof)

Stone Hoof from Samurai Warriors 3.

Stone Hoof (鹿毛, Shikake) is the first and weakest horse in the Power type category. It has a dark chestnut coat, which was common among famous horses. Some of these horses were liked by Nobunaga and Matsukaze had the same color.

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SW3 Saddle 6 (Phantom Gray)

Phantom Gray from Samurai Warriors 3.

Phantom Gray (薄墨, Ususumi) is the second available horse in the Power type category for horses. Said to have been named during the Genji and Heiki era, serving as Noritsune Taira's beloved mount. It is alternatively known as Sumiguro (墨黒) for its dull coat and pure black mane.

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SW3 Saddle 7 (Hell Shade)

Hell Shade from Samurai Warriors 3.

Hell Shade (鬼鹿毛, Onikage) is the third available steed in the Power type category for horses. It was said to be a deer colored horse and the favorite mount for Shingen's father, Nobutora Takeda. Shingen desired a steed for his own, but his father refused to lend it. In history, a horse of the same name was Yoshinaka Minamoto's beloved steed.

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SW3 Saddle 8 (Ink Stone)

Ink Stone from Samurai Warriors 3.

Ink Stone is the strongest mount in the Power category for horses. Its other name is Three Kingdoms Black (三国黒, Mikuni Guro), the horse that Tadakatsu rode at Battle of Sekigahara.

Tadakatsu received a tall gift from Ieyasu Tokugawa and rode it to chase after Mitsunari Ishida. He encountered Yoshihiro Shimazu's army and was almost injured when their rifles shot his horse, Three Kingdoms Black. Tadakatsu fell from his dying horse but miraculously recovered and continued the chase on another horse provided by his vassal, Oda Nobuteru. Three Kingdoms Black died that day, but it is remembered for Tadakatsu's bravery at Sekigahara.

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SW3 Saddle 9 (Ashen Wind)

Ashen Wind from Samurai Warriors 3.

Ashen Wind (葦毛, Ashike) is the initial and least powerful horse in the Speed category for horses. While there are no famous horses specifically known by this name, it is said to have a coat that is white and black, similar to one of Nobunaga's cherished horses.

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SW3 Saddle 10 (Gold Rush)

Gold Rush from Samurai Warriors 3.

Gold Rush (百段, Hyakudan) is the second available horse in the Speed type category for horses. It was the beloved steed of Ranmaru's older brother, Nagayoshi Mori. Nagayoshi's horse, named after crossing 100 steps from his castle to a gold mine, was praised by Iemitsu Tokugawa as the land's greatest horse.

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SW3 Saddle 11 (Ebony Wing)

Ebony Wing from Samurai Warriors 3.

Ebony Wing is the third available steed in the Speed type category for horses. Its other name is Hundred Ri Black (百里黒, Hyaku-ri Guro), the favorite horse of Tadakatsu's son, Tadatomo Honda. It saw service at the Siege of Osaka Castle. The object was rumored to possess remarkable speed and the ability to reach any location instantly.

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SW3 Saddle 12 (Pale Cloud)

Pale Cloud from Samurai Warriors 3.

Pale Cloud (白雲, Hakuhi) is the most powerful horse in the Speed category. It was given to Nobunaga by Nagahisa Shiratori to help protect his land. Nobunaga was happy with the gift and quickly formed a bond of trust with Nagahisa. He named the horse Hakuhibari and proudly displayed it in the countryside.

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Keiji riding Matsukaze

Matsukaze (松風; "Pine Wind") is Keiji's beloved horse in folktales and legends. He was born through a selective breeding of only the finest horses available.

In the Samurai Warriors series, Matsukaze is the strongest and fastest horse with the best overall stats. In Samurai Warriors 2, it is one of the 3 rare horses in the game alongside Persian Mare and Moon Child.

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A popular tale says that Keiji obtained it when he was planning to leave the Maeda clan. He and his uncle were previously drinking piping hot tea and chatting about their daily activities. Through their brief exchange, Keiji noticed his stringent uncle's words, though proper, had a distinct hint of hostility towards him. Once his uncle began to shuffle a bit, Keiji stated that the tea must have been too hot and offered to prepare a cool bath for him. Toshiie agreed and left while Keiji made preparations.

Left alone with his thoughts, Keiji became furious and threw in the coldest water from the well into the bath. He roughly told a servant that his uncle's bath was ready and hastily left from the mansion. On his way out, he passed by the family stables and spotted Matsukaze. Keiji angrily bellowed that the stallion was too good for his foolish relative and rode off with the clan's prized mount. Around the same time, Toshiie entered his bath and, just as he was running out from the water's chill, he saw his best horse stolen before his eyes. A variation of the story adds that it was actually winter and Toshiie was promised a warm bath.

Another legend states that Matsukaze had proved too wild for its original owners and ran off into the countryside; it was next seen being ridden by Keiji. Since then, the two were never seen apart and the Maeda clan was greatly distraught at losing their best horse in such a simple manner.

Matsukaze was said to be a horse of immense size and strength, able to carry his master's large frame for days. After his master's death, it is said that Matsukaze ran off and was never seen again. The horse's height and capabilities were popularized in modern times by the Hana no Keiji comic series.

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Matsukaze is unlocked by completing the following requirements:

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Persian Mare from Samurai Warriors 2.

Persian Mare (汗血馬, Kangetsuba, lit. Sweat and Blood Horse), also known as Arabian steed in Samurai Warriors, is a rare red-tinted horse that is actually a Ferghana horse. In Samurai Warriors, equipping the Arabian Saddle will allow the player to ride this horse. The horse is usually ridden by Masamune in the games. It was said that Masamune was one of the few generals of his time to ride horses imported from Persia, but there is little proof that states this actually occurred.

In the first game, it is the second fastest horse that the player can equip. It has above average speed and strength but cannot run over many obstacles. In the sequel, it is one of the three horses in the game with excellent stats. When the players run through enemies, they will additionally be set ablaze.

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  • Samurai Warriors: Siege of Osaka Castle, Yukimura's upper path scenario. Complete all the given missions and prevent Masamune from entering the castle. When he's defeated, the notice for the supply captain will show up from the western side of the map and travel towards the east. Defeat them and complete the stage to gain the saddle.
  • Samurai Warriors 2: Complete the Transport Rescue on the 71st floor in Survival Mode. It will cost 7,200 gold in the shop.
  • Samurai Warriors 2: Empires: Random loot from Chinese Trade.

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Hoshōtsukige from Samurai Warriors 5.

Hoshōtsukige (放生月毛), also known as Moon Child in Samurai Warriors 2, is known as Kenshin's beloved mount. He rode the same horse while he supposedly dueled his rival during their fourth confrontation at Kawanakajima. It is named after its pale and creamy coat.

In Samurai Warriors 2, the player will not fall off while riding this mount.

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  • Samurai Warriors 2: Complete the Shopkeeper's Escort request on the 71st floor in Survival Mode. It will appear in the shop with a 7,200 gold price tag. Alternatively, it can be purchased for 60 points in the Xbox 360 marketplace.
  • Samurai Warriors 2: Empires: Random loot from Western Trade.
  • Samurai Warriors 5 : Complete all stages (not including DLC) in Musou Mode.
  • Kessen III: Find it during the Kuzuryugawa Battle in chapter 8. In this game, it'll be easier to level up the rider's troop proficiency.

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