# Bonding and Skills #### **Skills** The SWEM horse has the capacity to upgrade 'skills' that increase their stats or abilities in various areas. These skills start at 0 when a horse is tamed and experience points are gained through various training methods, increasing until the horse reaches the next level. It is the increase of levels themselves that result in stat or ability upgrades and not the experience amount of a level. ![image-1686789432316.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/scaled-1680-/image-1686789432316.png) **Shown: **Horse Inventory GUI showing current skill levels and experience points accumulated. --- #### **Speed** Speed is the skill that dictates how fast your horse can move at certain [gaits](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/tacking-up-riding#bkmrk-riding). It is also important to note that Walk, Trot, and Canter are **universal speeds** and are not altered by speed leveling - these universal speeds were added for convenience of multiplayer servers where certain disciplines or leisure activities might require players to ride at a uniform speed. Speed skill can be increased by: - Riding the horse (particularly in faster gaits) - Using [Speed or All XP potions](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/xp-potions) found in loot chests or acquired from the creative inventory
**Level 1****Level 2****Level 3****Level 4****Level 5**
**Experience Req.**---1350303840505063
**Walk**3bps3bps3bps3bps3bps
**Trot**5bps5bps5bps5bps5bps
**Canter**11bps11bps11bps11bps11bps
**Extended Canter**11bps13bps15bps17bps19bps
**Gallop**13bps15bps18bps20bps22bps

Shows default experience values. Experience requirements will differ on servers / worlds with non-default [configs](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/server-config#bkmrk-horse-experience-lev).

--- #### **Jump** Jump is the skill that increases the height in blocks that your horse can jump. All horses can jump 1 block initially, and up to 5 blocks (or slightly above for clearance) maximum. Jump skill can be increased by: - Jumping during riding - Using [Jump or All XP potions](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/xp-potions) found in loot chests or acquired from the creative inventory - Leveling up Affinity - reaching level 3 (Tolerant) automatically increases a jump to Level II (2)
**Level 1****Level 2****Level 3****Level 4****Level 5**
**Experience Req.**---1350303840505063
**Height**1.75b2.75b3.75b4.75b5.75b

Shows default experience values. Experience requirements will differ on servers / worlds with non-default [configs](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/server-config#bkmrk-horse-experience-lev).

A horse's jump has a natural arc that increases after 'launch' and declines before they land, and their jump height refers to the highest point of that arc. This means that SWEM horses need more space between jumps to allow the rider to approach, charge their jump, release to launch and make it over the obstacle at the highest point of the jump. - Jumping will be on the spot (no movement) unless the rider must press W to initiate forward movement. - Jump refusals are very common at low level affinity so it is easier to train jump after some bonding has occurred. - Jumps are either successful (jumps) or they are not (refuses) - there is no acknowledgement of jump collision (faults). - Jumping has a short couple second cooldown so the best courses are [well-spaced](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/737144919717707896/981460150525239366) to account for this stride. - Jumps at lower level have a shorter animation (less height and time in the air) so travel a shorter distance over a jump. - Jumps at higher levels have a longer animation (more height and time in the air) and can achieve either height at their peak jump phase, or distance over a gap. A maxed jump and speed horse could cover up to 11 blocks on a flat jump. - Jump distance is influenced by speed - a higher gait will increase the distance a horse covers during a jump. **Fact:** The most difficult jump that a SWEM horse and rider can complete is a 5B tall triple bar jump that spans 5B distance. It is only possible at a gallop and needs to be **perfectly** timed for charge, takeoff and launching phase to make it far enough and over all 3 bars. --- #### **Affinity** Affinity is a status that determines a horse's connection with riders and impacts their chances of refusing to jump or increase gaits. Lower level horses regularly refuse commands - especially in gaits above walk and trot or when jumping, whereas higher levels or maximum bonded refuse far less frequently. Affinity level can be increased by: - Riding the horse - Flying with the horse (1.20.1+) - [Brushing](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/taming-interaction#bkmrk-other) the horse each day - Using [desensitization items](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-mod/page/desensitization-items) regularly - Using [Affinity or All XP potions](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/xp-potions) found in loot chests or acquired from the creative inventory Affinity experience, unlike any other skill, can be **lost** if the horse takes damage! This is a small loss that can be regained but might cause a horse to change levels if loss will decrease them below 0 experience for that affinity level.
**Level****Experience (Level Up)****Bonding Level (1.20+)****Bonding Level (1.16-1.18)****Level (Command)**
0---AffinityUnwilling**1**
**1**100Affinity IReluctant**2**
**2**850Affinity IITolerant**3**
**3**2000Affinity IIIIndifferent**4**
**4**3000Affinity IVAccepting**5**
**5**4000Affinity VWilling**6**
**6**6000Affinity VICommitted**7**
**7**9000Affinity VIITrusted**8**
**8**11000Affinity VIIIFriends**9**
**9**14000Affinity IXBest Friends**10**
**10**15000Affinity XInseparable**11**
**11**16000 Bonded**12**

Shows default experience values. Experience requirements will differ on servers / worlds with non-default [configs](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/server-config#bkmrk-horse-experience-lev).

**Level (Command)** is the value needed if using `/swem set AFFINITY #` to get that affinity level.

--- #### **Health** Health is the attribute that increases the hitpoints (hearts) of a SWEM horse. Horses start with 20HP (10 hearts) of health and can increased up to 40HP (20 hearts) maximum by levelling, or up to 60HP (30 hearts) if using a [booster shot](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/booster-shot) on a maxed health horse. Health level can be increased by: - Daily nutrition via food points - Using [Health or All XP potions](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/xp-potions) found in loot chests or acquired from the creative inventory Horses meal points contribute points (XP) towards their health stat; feeding your horse sufficient daily points, plus grain, is the best way to maximize a horse's daily health XP gain. Horses that are fed their maximum points daily will progress faster through the levels, by virtue of eating more, than those who miss meals. If a horse is not fed, it does not lose XP from the health stat, though their maximum health will decrease until recovered. **Negative Debuffs** When a horse is starving or thirsty, their maximum health value will decrease at 0.5 hearts (1HP) per day they are starving. If they are starving and thirsty at the same time, that results in a combined 1 heart (2HP) loss per day.
- Maximum HP will keep decreasing until a horse is missing 0 meals (fed) and 0 drinks (satisfied) - Maximum HP will be capped at 3 hearts (6HP) at the lowest - Actual HP will not decrease unless a horse takes physical damage - Maximum HP will recover gradually each day the horse is not missing any meals **and** drinks Horses with low health (5 Hearts | 10HP) will display the sad stand and walk animation - allowing riders to see when their horse needs urgent care - use [fly spray](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/fly-spray), [glistening melon](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/glistening-melon) or a [healing item](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swplus-mod/page/healing-items) (SWPM).
**Level 1****Level 2****Level 3****Level 4****Level 5**
**'Experience' Req.**---13503037.540505062.5
**Hearts | HP**10 | 20HP11 | 22HP13 | 26HP16 | 32HP20 | 40HP

These are the default experience values. The required experience will differ on servers/games with non-default [configs.](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/swequestrian-mod/page/server-config#bkmrk-horse-experience-lev)

--- #### **Gallery** **![image-1665332076583.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-10/scaled-1680-/image-1665332076583.png)** **Shown: **The most challenging Olympic level jump - a 5 wide triple bar 3/4/5 block increments. --- #### **Known Issues** If you find an issue, please report it to our bugs channel on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/898242623716855868). We ask that you look to see if your issue was reported first! - **\[-\] 1.20** Health status can not be seen since health XP is now displayed in the GUI. - **\[~\]** Horse stats reset to L1 (0XP) - possible factors are significant updates (unlikely unless the update significant overhauls horses and skills) and server related updates or alterations. Very rare and unknown cause/solution. --- #### **Changelog**
View Changes

This is not a complete list of version changes / fixes. It is a changelog of relevant wiki-related version information.

**MC Version****Release****Notes**
1.20.1 1.20.1-1.4.0 Health now displays experience rather than current/maximum health.
Affinity now uses roman numerals, similar to other skills (I-XI)
Flying increases affinity skill experience (same as normal riding).
**\[Bug Fix\]** Horses not gaining skill stats when ridden/trained.
**\[Bug Fix\]** Skill points extending beyond the GUI.
1.18.2 1.18.2-1.3.0 Chat message is displayed when a horse levels up a skill during riding.
Horses with low health stand and walk in the sad animation.
1.18.2-1.2.7Food system (new) contributes points towards the health system.
--- #### **Other information** Continue reading this chapter to learn more about our Horses!