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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has no classes, so a build is the skills Henry uses, the perks he buys and the gear he wears. Outlets recommend a heavy-weapon warrior in plate, a longbow archer, a Hook Gun gunner, a stealthy thief and a Speech-and-Charisma talker.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has no classes, so a build is simply what Henry practices, which Perks he buys and what he wears. Skills rise by use, and Warhorse Studios wrote that "Henry's skills level up as he uses them". A build is therefore a habit as much as a plan: a heavy-weapon warrior gets stronger by swinging heavy weapons. This page collects the builds guide outlets recommend, each attributed and dated. The perk effects come from PCGamesN's list of May 16, 2025, and later patches may have changed them.
Quick facts
| Classes | None: any skill can be raised by using it (Warhorse) |
| Starting choice | Soldier, Adviser or Scout, a small head start (Game Rant) |
| Level cap | 30 for every stat and skill |
| Respec | Lethean Water resets perks (PCGamesN) |
| Requirement cutters | Train Hard, Fight Easy! (Strength) and Deft Hands (Agility), -2 then -5 (PCGamesN) |
| Main source | TheGamer's 7 best builds, Feb 26, 2025 |
Before choosing a build
The opening playstyle choice barely matters. When Captain Thomas confronts the group early on, Henry can answer as Soldier, Adviser or Scout. Game Rant's playstyle guide calls the bonus "very, very minor", recommends Adviser or Soldier, and calls Scout harder because guards spot thieves easily early on. See Best Early Choices.
A Main Level perk at 10 pushes a build one way. PCGamesN's perk list shows Martin's Heritage (faster Swords, Craftsmanship and Survival) against Radzig's Heritage (faster Heavy Weapons, Marksmanship and Scholarship). Taking one rules out the other.
Requirements decide what Henry can wield. Every weapon lists Strength and Agility minimums, from 4 and 6 for the Hunting Sword to 18 and 22 for the Knight's Sword in PCGamesN's sword list. Train Hard, Fight Easy! and Deft Hands lower them by 2 at level 6 and by 5 more at level 10, per PCGamesN, so any melee build gets to its best weapons sooner.
Every build should first take the perks that keep Henry alive. Game Rant's early-game list names Head Protection (Warfare) and Thick-Blooded (Vitality). TheGamer's best-perks ranking adds Diehard, which leaves Henry at 25% health after a lethal wound.
Warrior
The warrior wears plate and fights with a heavy weapon. TheGamer's Two-Handed Slayer (Feb 26, 2025) pairs warhammers or axes with heavy plate armor and the perks One Man Army, Brute Force and Blunt Force Trauma. Heavy weapons are the right tool against armor: TheGamer's combat tips say they beat plate, while swords find gaps in mail and cloth.
| Part | Choice | Effect or reason |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Strength first, then Vitality | Heavy weapons and plate need Strength; plate costs stamina |
| Perks | One Man Army (Warfare 16) | +10% damage when outnumbered |
| Perks | Brute Force (Heavy Weapons 8) | +5% heavy weapon damage |
| Perks | Blunt Force Trauma (Heavy Weapons 8) | Fully charged attacks +10% |
| Perks | Sundering Blow (Heavy Weapons 6, 14) | Enemy armor counts 10, then 20, less |
| Perks | Ironclad (Warfare 12) | Armor weight affects stamina less |
| Weapon | Warhammer or axe; the Ramhead Hammer from The Thunderstone | GamesRadar+ gives the Ramhead Hammer the top blunt damage |
| Armor | Full plate | See the armor list below |
Source: TheGamer's builds for the build; perk effects from PCGamesN; the hammer from a GamesRadar+ weapons guide.
A swordsman is the other warrior. Master Strikes work only with swords, and Game Rant explains that Tomcat at the nomads' camp teaches them once Henry beats him in a duel. Showtime (Swords 8) restores stamina on combos and Master Strikes. PCGamesN names Radzig Kobyla's Longsword (14 Strength, 17 Agility) from the main story as the best longsword and the crafted Sword of Sir Valentine (15 Strength, 22 Agility) as the best one-handed sword. Game Rant says reforging Radzig's sword needs Craftsmanship 26 and 3 Toledo Steel in Kuttenberg.
Game Rant's late-game plate set comes from Kuttenberg. Its armor guide (updated Mar 17, 2026) lists the Noble's Bascinet (defense 134), Milanese Cuirass (134), Nuremberg Plate Gauntlets and Nuremberg Gauntlets (134 each), Hauberk Long (68), and Noble's Plate Legs or the Kuttenberg Plate Legs from Legacy of the Forge (134). The Trosky blacksmith sells an early set led by the Saxon Brigandine (125). More is on Best Weapons and Armor.
Archer
The archer fights from range in light armor. TheGamer's Longbow Marksman (Feb 26, 2025) takes Eagle Eye, Surprise Attack and Hal Shot First, carries a Yew War Bow or Cuman Bow with Long Distance Arrows, and wears a light Brigandine Vest. Game Rant's Marksmanship guide also pairs ranged builds with leather, brigandine or mail, for mobility.
| Part | Choice | Effect or reason |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Strength and Agility | Longbows have high draw requirements |
| Perks | Hal Shot First (Marksmanship 10, 16) | First shot +15%, then +15% more |
| Perks | Steady Aim (Marksmanship 6, 16) | Standing still adds damage, up to +30% |
| Perks | Eagle Eye (Marksmanship 18) | Time slows for 3 seconds while aiming |
| Perks | Surprise Attack (Stealth 12) | An unseen ranged hit weakens the target's attack |
| Perks | Heartseeker (Survival 12, 18) | Chest shots +10%, then +25% |
| Perks | Master Fletcher (Survival 14) | Arrows fly farther and pierce armor more |
| Weapon | Ash Longbow (power 230, Strength 22, Agility 16) | Sold by Master Wenceslas in Kuttenberg |
| Weapon | Reinforced Heavy Crossbow (power 550) | Slow pulley reload, almost no requirements |
Source: TheGamer's builds; perks from PCGamesN; weapon stats from TheGamer's ranged weapon ranking, Apr 21, 2025.
Marksmanship is slow to raise, but it got easier after launch. PCGamesN lists it among the slowest skills, and the Patch 1.2 notes say "training Marksmanship should be noticeably easier now". Only living targets count, Game Rant notes. Game Rant calls crossbows the best ranged weapon for beginners, starting with an Old Hunting Crossbow for about 66 groschen in Troskowitz. See Bows and Crossbows.
Gunner
The gunner uses Marksmanship too, with heavier, slower weapons. Game Rant's Marksmanship guide recommends the Marksman's Hook Gun and the perks Steady Aim, Salvo, Crippling Shot, One Shot at Glory and Eagle Eye, and calls firearms the hardest option. PCGamesN's list adds two perks for guns: Thundering Blast (Marksmanship 12: the first gunshot in a fight weakens enemies) and Special Powder (Alchemy 18: self-made powder works better).
Guns come late. Henry gets his first in the main quest The Finger of God, when Hertel hands him a handgonne and 20 lead balls, Game Rant says. After that, gunsmith Prokop Eldris in east Kuttenberg sells guns for about 200 to 1,200 groschen. TheGamer's ranking puts the Marksman's Hook Gun at power 640 and the Master's Handgonne at 635.
Ammunition is alchemy. Game Rant's recipe list has two powders: Lead Shot Gunpowder for Hook Guns and Scattershot Gunpowder for handgonnes, pistoles and Hook Guns at close range. TheGamer says lead shot pierces heavy armor and scattershot shreds light armor. See Firearms.
Thief and stealth
TheGamer offers two builds for working outside the law. Its Stealth Assassin (Feb 26, 2025) takes Weasel Boy, One Way or Another and Escape Artist (Natural Camouflage optional), carries a dagger and a bow, and wears a Blackened Chainmail Shirt and Dark Gambeson. Its Highwayman fights openly while wanted, taking Lawbreaker, Back Alley Skirmisher, River and Trafficker with a heavy mace or war axe and a shield.
| Part | Choice | Effect or reason |
|---|---|---|
| Perks | Weasel Boy (Stealth 10) | Sneaking outdoors 35% quieter |
| Perks | Escape Artist (Stealth 12, 16) | Searchers give up sooner |
| Perks | Ambusher (Stealth 18) | +20% against unaware targets |
| Perks | Creeping Phantom (Agility 12, 16) | Sneaking 15%, then 35%, faster |
| Perks | Silent Fiddler, Nimble Fingers (Thievery 6) | Quiet lockpicks, slower pickpocket timer |
| Perks | Hidden Pockets (Thievery 10) | 33% chance to avoid being searched |
| Perks | Locksmith (Craftsmanship 12) | +3 Thievery for lockpicking, extra picks from scrap |
| Gear | Dark, quiet clothing | Low conspicuousness and noise |
Source: TheGamer's builds; perks from PCGamesN.
Clothing makes the thief. Game Rant's conspicuousness guide explains that conspicuousness runs from 0 to 100 and is the average of every worn item: the lower it is, the harder Henry is to spot or recognize, and the sooner pursuers give up. Patch 1.2 made stealth kills more likely to fail. See Stealth, Lockpicking and Pickpocketing and Crime and Reputation.
Talker
The talker wins arguments instead of fights. TheGamer's Cunning Diplomat (Feb 26, 2025) raises Speech and Charisma early, takes Silver Tongue, Jack of All Trades and Ladies' Man, and uses alchemy perfumes before social checks. Game Rant's rules of the game explain why Charisma matters: Impression and Domination rest mainly on it.
| Part | Choice | Effect or reason |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Speech; Charisma from clothes | Charisma is the total of worn items, up to 30 |
| Perks | Silver Tongue (Speech 6) | +4 Speech when haggling |
| Perks | Jack of All Trades (Speech 10) | +2 to skill checks, more XP from them |
| Perks | Ladies' Man (Speech 12) | +2 checks and discounts with women |
| Perks | Liberal Arts (Scholarship 10) | Shows how hard a dialogue check is |
| Perks | Fundamentals of Law (Scholarship 12) | Speech counts 2 higher with guards, fines 20% lower |
| Perks | Good Natured (Main Level 12) | +2 Persuasion, Impression, Presence |
| Perks | Charming Companion (Houndmaster 10) | +3 Charisma with Mutt nearby |
Source: TheGamer's builds; perks from PCGamesN; Charisma and Fundamentals of Law from Game Rant's Charisma guide.
Appearance is half of the talker's kit. Game Rant's Charisma guide says to wash clothes with soap at a laundry spot and bathe Henry, best of all at a bathhouse, and that Knight in Shining Armor adds +1 to +4 Charisma in plate, so a knight in clean plate can talk too. See Speech and Charisma.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has no single best build, because skills rise by use and any mix works. TheGamer's seven builds lead with a Two-Handed Slayer in heavy plate, and PCGamesN rates swords such as Radzig Kobyla's Longsword highest for sword fighters.
What is the best stealth build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer's Stealth Assassin takes Weasel Boy, One Way or Another and Escape Artist, carries a dagger and a bow, and wears a Blackened Chainmail Shirt and Dark Gambeson for low visibility.
What is the best archer build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer's Longbow Marksman uses Eagle Eye, Surprise Attack and Hal Shot First with a Yew War Bow or Cuman Bow and a light Brigandine Vest.
What is the best warrior build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer's Two-Handed Slayer fights with warhammers or axes in heavy plate and takes One Man Army, Brute Force and Blunt Force Trauma.
Does the Soldier, Adviser or Scout choice lock a build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? No. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 the playstyle choice gives only a few starting points, an effect Game Rant calls "very, very minor", and every skill can still be raised by using it.
Can you change your build in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Yes. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 any skill can be trained at any time, and Lethean Water resets perks, according to PCGamesN.
Sources
- The 7 Best Builds For Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer (William Ritchie), Feb 26, 2025
- Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 perks, PCGamesN (Lowell Bell), May 16, 2025
- Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 swords, PCGamesN (Lowell Bell), May 16, 2025
- How to level Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 skills fast, PCGamesN (Lowell Bell), Feb 4, 2025
- All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 potions, PCGamesN (Paul Kelly), Feb 18, 2025
- Shape and evolve Henry your way, Warhorse Studios on Steam, Oct 4, 2024
- What The Max Level Is In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer (Tom Hopkins), Feb 6, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Which Playstyle Should You Choose, Game Rant (Hamza Haq), Feb 6, 2025
- 8 Must-Do Things For A Strong Early Game In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Game Rant (Eduardo Ariedo), Feb 5, 2025
- The Best Perks In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer (Gary Kay), Feb 18, 2025
- Tips And Tricks For Fighting In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, TheGamer (Sam Hallahan), Feb 4, 2025
- Best weapons in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, GamesRadar+, date not shown
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Master Strike, Explained, Game Rant (Marc Santos), Feb 5, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - How to Get Reforged Radzig Kobyla's Sword, Game Rant (Lucas Simons), Feb 21, 2025
- The Best Armor In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Game Rant (Joe Grantham), updated Mar 17, 2026
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Marksmanship Guide, Game Rant (Lucas Simons), Feb 7, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - 8 Best Ranged Weapons, Ranked, TheGamer (Matthew Cochran), Apr 21, 2025
- How to Get a Gun in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Game Rant (Taylor Pittman), Feb 20, 2025
- All Alchemy Recipes In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Game Rant (Gemma Johnson), Apr 20, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Conspicuousness Explained, Game Rant (Joshua Leeds), Feb 9, 2025
- The Unwritten Rules of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Explained, Game Rant (Josh Cotts), Feb 4, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - How to Increase Charisma, Game Rant (Taylor Pittman), Feb 12, 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Patch 1.2 notes, Deep Silver, Mar 13, 2025
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- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU, gameranx, Feb 6, 2025 (video)
Moments
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Official Game Reveal
Warhorse Studios
The ULTIMATE Starter's Guide for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Strat Gaming Guides
A Quick Guide to Combat Mastery | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Neon Knight
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 - 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU
gameranx
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Leveling GuideThe fastest way to level in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is to repeat each skill's best activity. Fight in Miller Kreyzl's brawls for Strength, haggle and pass Speech checks for Speech, open his relocking practice chest for lockpicking, and brew Strong Marigold Decoctions for Alchemy. Buy skill books at about 150 groschen each.
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CharactersKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 follows Henry of Skalitz with his friend Hans Capon, the captain Jan Žižka, the agent Katherine and the priest Godwin, against King Sigismund, Istvan Toth, Erik and Markvart von Aulitz; Warhorse credits Tom McKay (Henry), Luke Dale (Hans), Adrian Bouchet (Žižka) and Jim High (Erik), among others.
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Hans CaponHans Capon is the young lord and heir to Rattay, Henry's closest friend and companion through most of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, voiced by Luke Dale; he can be romanced, and the story ends with his arranged marriage still ahead of him.
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Henry of SkalitzHenry of Skalitz is the hero of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a blacksmith's son from Skalitz turned servant of Sir Radzig Kobyla, played in voice, motion and facial capture by Tom McKay; the player shapes his skills, perks, looks and honor.
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Jan ŽižkaIn Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Jan Žižka is a bandit captain at Nebakov who duels Henry, loses an eye to him, then becomes his commander and closest ally; the real Žižka (born about 1360, died 1424) became the undefeated general of the Hussite Wars.
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See also
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PerksPerks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are bonuses bought with perk points, one earned each time a stat or skill levels up. Tiers open at even levels from 6 to 20 in each of 20 trees. Outlets most often name Jack of All Trades, Secret of Matter, Martin's Heritage, Deft Hands and Diehard among the best.
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Best Early ChoicesThe early choices that matter most in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are the Wedding Crashers route (Radovan or the miller), which horse to keep, your first perks and where you get armor and a sword in the Trosky region. The prologue playstyle choice (Soldier, Adviser or Scout) gives only small starting bonuses, so Game Rant suggests Adviser or Soldier.
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Best Weapons and ArmorGuide outlets name the reforged Radzig Kobyla's sword the best longsword in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the Sword of Sir Valentine the best one-handed sword, the Ramhead Hammer the best blunt weapon and the Lord of Holohlavy Heater Shield the best shield, with a late armor set of Noble's Bascinet, Milanese Cuirass and Nuremberg gauntlets (134 defense each) from Kuttenberg's armorers.
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FirearmsHenry gets his first gun in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in the main quest The Finger of God, where Hertel gives him a handgonne and 20 lead balls. Guns load slowly, aim badly and drain stamina, but one hit can drop an armored man; gunmaker Prokop Eldris in Kuttenberg sells more for about 200 to 1,200 groschen.