Free Fire nerfs horse: HP decreases and spawn reduces on the map
Garena reduced the horse's HP in Free Fire from 500 to 400 and decreased the number of spawns on the map. This change is effective as of July 9, 2026.
By
Ronny Rolim
Starting this Thursday (9), players entering Free Fire matches will notice a difference when facing mounted squads: Garena has reduced the horse's HP and decreased the number of mounts available on the map.
This change directly affects those who typically use the horse for escaping, rapidly advancing on the map, or setting up ambushes as a team, and it applies to the global server of the game.
Garena confirms horse nerf in Free Fire
The information was confirmed in an official post on the verified Free Fire Indonesia Instagram account belonging to Garena. Free Fire Mania has learned that the change is not regional and is already in effect on the global server of the game, including Brazil.
What changed with the horse in Free Fire
According to the official statement, two characteristics of the mount have been adjusted:
- Horse HP reduced from 500 to 400
- Horse spawns on the map reduced from 8–9 to 4–6 per match
The horse in Free Fire had its HP reduced from 500 to 400 and the number of spawns on the map cut almost in half, a change that is already effective as of July 9, 2026.
How this changes matches in Bermuda
With fewer horses scattered across the map and less resistance per unit, squads that relied on the mount for rushing or quick escapes lose some of their advantage. The trend is for the horse to remain useful for movement, but it becomes riskier in direct combat, as it dies faster under fire.
The adjustment is likely to impact primarily combos that were already considered strong, such as using the horse alongside Misha's ability. With less HP on the mount, this synergy loses some of the resilience that made the combo hard to stop in combat.
Those who want to take advantage of the mount before getting used to the new HP can check where to find the horse in Free Fire and the areas of the map with the highest spawn chances.
Keep an eye on upcoming matches to feel the real impact of the adjustment, as Garena may implement new balances depending on community feedback. To stay updated on other changes from the patch, check out the latest news from Free Fire and the Free Fire Mania guides.
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