Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Guide#
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) is a first-person, hardcore medieval RPG set in the Kingdom of Bohemia — the region of today’s Czech Republic — in the year 1403, continuing the story of the first game. You again play Henry, a young man who grew from a blacksmith’s son into a warrior, now finding his own path through civil war and political intrigue.
Game Background#
The story takes place in 1403 in the Kingdom of Bohemia and picks up where the previous game left off. Henry’s road continues: a young man risen from blacksmith’s son to warrior, searching for his place amid civil war and political scheming.
About This Guide#
The guide is divided into five main chapters: Beginner Basics gets new players up to speed fast, the Combat chapter details Master Strikes and weapon techniques, Skills and Attributes lays out the best upgrade routes, Quest Walkthroughs reveal the consequences hiding behind your choices, and World Exploration walks you through every corner of Bohemia.
Reading Advice#
If this is your first contact with the KCD series, read the chapters in order. Experienced players can jump straight to the chapters they need.
| Player type | Recommended reading |
|---|---|
| Brand-new player | All chapters |
| Returning player | Combat + Skills |
| Explorer | World Exploration |
| Completionist | Quests + World |
Core Features#
| Feature | What it means |
|---|---|
| Realistic open world | No level scaling — every region can be explored freely |
| First-person combat | A directional Master Strike system built on timing and positioning |
| Immersive simulation | You need to eat, sleep, and stay clean; equipment affects appearance and dialogue |
| Non-linear narrative | Many dialogue options and quest solutions; choices shape the endings |
| Medieval crafts | Complete craft systems: alchemy, blacksmithing, bow-making, and more |
Skill Categories at a Glance#
| Category | Skills | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| Combat skills | Swordsmanship, archery, maces, unarmed, defence | Decide combat efficiency and damage output |
| Verbal skills | Speech, charisma, intimidation, debate | Affect dialogue success rates and trade prices |
| Utility skills | Thievery, lockpicking, alchemy, survival, riding | Support exploration and gathering |
| Physical skills | Vitality, strength, agility, endurance | Base attributes and carry-weight limits |
| Craft skills | Smithing, repair, crafting | Equipment creation and maintenance |
Quest Structure Overview#
| Quest type | Approx. count | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Main quests | 10+ chapters | Advance the core plot; linear storytelling |
| Side quests | 30+ | Enrich the world; multiple solutions and outcomes |
| Activity quests | 20+ | Gambling, fighting tournaments, tavern games |
| Random events | Many | Wilderness encounters, triggered dynamically |
Key Characters#
Henry — the protagonist, who grew from a blacksmith’s son into a warrior across the first game. In the sequel he continues down the road of revenge and justice.
Sir Hans Capon — Henry’s close friend and a lord’s son; witty and fun-loving but occasionally reckless.
Radzig Kobyla — Henry’s lord and mentor, working to protect his own territory in the middle of the political whirlpool.
Theresa — a major character from the first game and Henry’s emotional anchor.
System Requirements and Platforms#
KCD2 ships on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 | Intel i7-10700 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 | RTX 3070 |
| Storage | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB NVMe SSD |
Game Version#
This guide is written against the official release version of the game. It covers the main story, all known side quests, and the current version’s skill and equipment data. Some content may change in later updates.
Common Questions#
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you need to finish the first game first? | Recommended but not required — the game includes a recap of previous events |
| How do you make money fast? | Early: gather herbs, brew Saviour Schnapps, and sell it; mid-game: repair gear and resell it |
| Is the combat system hard? | It takes practice to nail Master Strike timing — train with Captain Bernard |
| Is there mod support? | The PC version has an active mod community, with installs managed through Vortex |
| Are saves restricted? | Normal mode requires Saviour Schnapps or sleeping to save; Hardcore mode adds more restrictions |
Quick Reference#
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Playtime | 40-80 hours (main + side) |
| Skills | 16 (combat, verbal, utility, and more) |
| Saving | Saviour Schnapps, sleep, exit save |
| Difficulty modes | Normal |
| Fast travel | Only between discovered areas |
| Languages | Simplified Chinese, English, and 10+ more |
Gameplay Tips#
- Learn Master Strike as early as possible
- Keep Henry clean and presentable
- Gather herbs and brew potions to earn money
- Spend skill points deliberately
- A horse is a key investment
- Save often
Alchemy Recipes at a Glance#
| Potion | Ingredients | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Saviour Schnapps | Valerian ×1 + Nettle ×2 | Saves the game and restores a little health |
| Healing potion | Marigold ×1 + Nettle ×2 | Restores health over 30 seconds |
| Nighthawk | Belladonna ×1 + Valerian ×1 | Grants night vision in the dark |
| Energy potion | Wormwood ×1 + Valerian ×1 | Raises Strength by +5 for 5 minutes |
| Sobering potion | Thistle ×1 + Nettle ×1 | Removes the drunk status |
Combat Weapons at a Glance#
| Weapon type | Attack speed | Damage output | Best used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | Medium | — | — |
| Shortsword | Fast | Medium | Fast in-close combos — suited to tight spaces |
| Battle axe | Slow | Very high | Breaking guards — against heavily armored enemies |
| Hammer | Slow | Very high | Punching through shields — against shield bearers |
| Bow | Depends on the draw | High ranged damage | Stealth kills — ranged attrition |
| Fists | Fast | Low | Brawl contests — unarmed fighting tournaments |
Horses and Riding Management#
| Horse stat | Effect | How to improve it |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | The horse’s top galloping speed | Buy a better horse |
| Stamina | How long the sprint lasts | Raise the riding skill |
| Capacity | How much weight the horse can carry | Buy better saddles |
| Courage | The chance it doesn’t panic when enemies appear | Raise the riding skill |
| Handling | Steering responsiveness | Buy a better horse |
Equipment Weight and Encumbrance#
| Item category | Average weight | Management advice |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons | 1.5-4.5 kg | Carry only your current set — sell or store the rest in saddlebags |
| Armor | 2.0-8.0 kg | A full armor set gives the best protection — but watch your load |
| Food | 0.1-0.5 kg | Carry moderate amounts — food rots, and too much wastes space |
| Potions | 0.2-0.5 kg | Key supplies — keep at least 5 Saviour Schnapps on you |
| Materials | 0.5-2.0 kg | Pick high-value materials when gathering — low-value ones aren’t worth the weight |
Beginner FAQ#
Is the game hard to get into? As a hardcore medieval RPG, the controls and combat take some adjusting. Combat uses a five-direction attack and defense system that demands real feel for timing, but the tutorial stage includes a complete training sequence — one or two hours of practice gets you the basics.
Can you save at any time? The game uses a consumable-based save system: normal saves require an alchemical product or a bed. Before major story beats, prepare a save method; Hardcore mode further limits fast travel and the compass, raising the difficulty again.
How do you get equipment? Early on, quest rewards and bandit corpses carry you; in the mid-game you can forge your own weapons through the smithing system; later, merchants and chests offer higher-quality gear. Blacksmith forging is the key route to quality weapons.
Are side quests worth doing? Absolutely. The side quests here are plentiful and high in quality — beyond experience and equipment they expand many character stories tied to the main plot, and some even influence how the main quest options play out.
Related Games#
- Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon — a dark-fantasy action RPG in a similarly gritty register
- God of War Ragnarök — a mythological action RPG epic
- The Witcher 3 — the benchmark open-world action RPG
- Skyrim — another first-person open-world RPG built on player freedom
- Red Dead Redemption 2 — unmatched immersive detail and realism in an open world
Related Rankings#
Best RPGs · Best Open World Games · Open World Size Ranking
Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — achievements and trophies, boss guides, builds and loadouts, challenge play, controls and settings, endings, gallery, items and equipment, lore and worldview, secrets, tips, and version updates — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 section.