Dead Rails Guide: Apocalypse Horses

Discover all 4 Apocalypse Horses in Dead Rails Roblox. Explore their powers, spawn points, and how each one affects gameplay.

4 Horses of the Apocalypse
4 Horses of the Apocalypse (Image via Roblox Corporation, Deltias Gaming)

In Dead Rails, the Apocalypse Horses are four special horses based on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: War, Death, Famine, and Pestilence. Each one spawns once per run at specific distances along the track and comes with a powerful passive effect. These horses are extremely rare and are among the most impactful mounts in the game.

You will encounter each of these horses during your journey to Mexico, and all of them come with golden saddles (which cannot be removed or reused).

All Apocalypse Horses in Dead Rails Roblox

1. War Horse

War Horse (Image via Roblox)
War Horse (Image via Roblox Corporation)
  • Spawn Range: 10km–20km
  • Appearance: Magma-skinned horse with golden saddle
  • Effect: Leaves a trail of fire while moving, setting enemies and corpses ablaze
  • Spawns With: 5 Fire Zombies and a Covenant Knight rider
  • Important Notes:
    • The fire effect does not burn items.
    • Good for creating chaos in enemy-dense areas or towns.

2. Death Horse

Death Horse (Image via Roblox)
Death Horse (Image via Roblox Corporation)
  • Spawn Range: 30km–40km
  • Appearance: All-white horse with glowing blue eyes
  • Effect: Applies Angel’s Tears to all nearby players, regenerating health
  • Spawns With: 4 Werewolves and a Covenant Knight
  • Strategy Tips:
    • Angel’s Tears makes you extremely tanky, perfect for pushing through tough zones.
    • The healing effect persists even if the Death Horse is dead. Just sit on the corpse.

3. Famine Horse

Famine Horse (Image via Roblox)
Famine Horse (Image via Roblox Corporation)
  • Spawn Range: 50km–60km
  • Appearance: Electrified gray horse
  • Effect: Strikes enemies near the rider with lightning
  • Spawns With: 4 Werewolves and a Covenant Knight
  • Bug Note: As of version 2885, Famine can accidentally kill itself with its own lightning
  • Use Case: Great for dealing damage passively while moving through hostile territory

4. Pestilence Horse

Pestilence Horse (Image via Roblox)
Pestilence Horse (Image via Roblox Corporation)
  • Spawn Range: 70km–80km
  • Appearance: Zombified horse with visible decay
  • Effect: Reanimates nearby dead enemies to fight alongside you
  • Spawns With: Pack of Werewolves and a Covenant Knight
  • Strategy Tips:
    • Creates temporary undead allies that help in mob-heavy areas.
    • Best used in zones where you’ve cleared a lot of enemies already.

Apocalypse Horses Summary

HorseSpawn RangeEffectBest Use Case
War10–20 kmLeaves fire trailClearing crowds, town defense
Death30–40 kmGrants Angel’s Tears (regeneration)Surviving boss fights or heavy fire
Famine50–60 kmStrikes nearby enemies with lightningDamaging mobs on the move
Pestilence70–80 kmRaises dead enemies as friendly ghostsTurning the tide in large fights

Trivia & Notes

  • All four Apocalypse Horses have golden saddles. These are unique and cannot be removed or used on other horses.
  • Conquest, a lesser-known fifth horseman, is not represented.
  • You cannot sell or turn in these horses for cash.
  • Their effects persist after death, especially useful for Death and Pestilence.

If you spot one of these horses, do everything you can to grab it. Even after they die, their effects stick around, giving you an advantage that can last deep into your run. They also add unique strategic layers to how you manage combat, defense, and survival late in the game. Whether you are building a ghost army or lighting the trail behind you on fire, the Apocalypse Horses are some of the most powerful support units you will find on the tracks.


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