Ever found yourself thinking mid-game, "I wish I had known that sooner"? To spare you that feeling, we've compiled 10 essential tips for newcomers to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2!

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Key Things to Know Before Starting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Savior Schnapps Locate Mutt Haggling Learn from Trainers Food Preservation Personal Storage Appearance Counts Keep an Eye on Stamina Alchemy and Smithing Side Missions 0 0 Leave a Comment

What should you know before starting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

This is a large-scale RPG featuring numerous interconnected systems that create a truly immersive world. If you're new to the genre or haven't played the original, understanding all the mechanics can be challenging — that's where we step in to assist.

Even the saving mechanism works uniquely here — and that’s where we’ll begin.

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Savior Schnapps

The game saves automatically during key story moments, when you sleep in your own bed, or upon exiting. To save whenever you like, you’ll need Savior Schnapps — an alcoholic beverage that isn’t always easy to obtain.

You can build up a supply in a few ways. Merchants occasionally sell Schnapps, so if you have the funds, purchase it when available. A more dependable approach is to brew it yourself using alchemy.

Remember that the drink contains alcohol — if Henry is already feeling the effects, using Schnapps to save could push his intoxication to a critical level.

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Find Mutt

Mutt the dog is an incredibly helpful companion who assists in combat, detective work, and can even boost your stats through specific skill upgrades in his tree. Once you have the opportunity to search for him via a quest — do it immediately so you don’t miss his aid.

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Bargain

Always haggle when buying or selling. You can almost always negotiate slightly improved terms. Groschen are never in surplus, especially early in your adventure.

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Learn from Teachers

If you're fond of swordplay, make a point of visiting the Gypsy Camp. An excellent instructor there can teach you special combat techniques.

In general, don’t hesitate to spend Groschen on skill training from instructors.

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Drying and Smoking

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you must eat. Food spoils over time, so to extend its shelf life, you can smoke meat in smokehouses and dry other foods in drying cabinets.

Herbs and mushrooms used for potions also deteriorate. Drying them will prolong their usability.

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Personal Chest

In rented tavern rooms or other locations where you're allowed to sleep, you’ll typically find your personal chest. You can store items in one chest and access them from any other chest belonging to you — they’re all synchronized. This is a great way to keep unnecessary or heavy items safe.

Stolen goods placed in your personal chest eventually lose their stolen status. It takes between 3 and 12 days for this to happen, with more valuable items taking longer.

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Appearance Matters

This is one of the core aspects of the RPG system. If Henry smells bad or wears torn, cheap clothing, people will treat him worse than a stray.

Wash in basins or visit bathhouses to remove odors, dirt, and blood from yourself and your attire. You can also clean your gear with soap at designated water spots.

Repair or purchase new clothing with beneficial stats. A well-dressed Henry can pass for nobility, improving his chances in persuasion. Meanwhile, armor and bloodstains can serve as effective intimidation tools.

As you can see, different outfits suit different situations. Use the preset function in your inventory to switch quickly — gear up as a knight before battle, smarten up for important conversations, or strip down for stealthy thieving.

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Monitor Your Stamina

During combat, stamina depletes rapidly. When your screen begins to gray out from fatigue, it’s wise to step back and recover. With no stamina, you can't block attacks, and hits reduce your maximum stamina further.

Avoid overeating, as it lowers your stamina cap. An opponent who tires slower than Henry will seldom drop their guard.

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Alchemy and Blacksmithing

Mastering alchemy lets you quickly brew numerous potions, including the vital Savior Schnapps. Gathering herbs also boosts Henry's Strength — a welcome bonus for a warrior-alchemist.

As a blacksmith, you can craft weapons, horseshoes, and more. Don’t forget to sharpen your blades regularly, as they wear down with use.

By honing your crafting skills, you can produce the finest potions and weapons in the game — and generate extra Groschen by selling your items.

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Side Quests

The game world is rich with side quests, many as compelling and diverse as the main story. Focusing only on main missions can cause some side quests to become unavailable after certain plot developments — meaning you’ll miss their unique rewards.

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Ultimately, the golden rule of any RPG is: Play your own way. This guarantees the most enjoyment and a truly personal adventure for your hero. We’ve outlined the opportunities available in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 — how you leverage them is entirely in your hands.