Leveling in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Leveling is crucial in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, but many new players are unsure about how to effectively grind levels. Below are some recommendations and considerations for leveling up, brought to you by "The Drunken Nun, Mary." We hope this will assist you in your journey.
1. Recommended Starting Background
At the beginning of the game, it is recommended to choose the Scribe background. Other options like Orator and Scholar are also good as they are easy to level up. You can stash the 1,000 coins you find in the small chest behind the camp. After finishing the prologue, return and you can retrieve around 800 coins, which is a significant early income. Upon returning, you will notice that the camp has been taken over by bandits. You have the option to come at night, steal, and run away, or drink a few bottles of Savior Schnapps and take them out stealthily.
2. Post-Prologue Skill Grinding
After your separation from Capon while serving time, it marks the end of the prologue. During this period, time is static, but we strongly advise against grinding skills at this stage. Jumping in place can quickly max out your Vitality, while walking back and forth can max out your Strength, but it will rapidly drain the patience of new players.
3. Interacting with Beggars
After the prologue, it is recommended to engage in dialogue with the nearby beggar and exhaust all dialogue options. You can earn 5 coins and some Speech experience from this interaction.
Introduction
To begin your journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, visit the scribe in the beginner’s village and “borrow” a few books. You can pickpocket the key from behind him, allowing you access to the second floor via the stairs. Inside a chest near the door, you'll find all the books he sells. There’s no need to read them all; simply unlock the skills associated with Alchemy and Survival Experience Acquisition. Next, focus on leveling up your Alchemy skills to craft the Henry-level Fox Potion, which grants a +50% experience gain. Consuming one potion will last for two days, and maintaining this buff can save you significant time while grinding skills.
Utilizing a Beneficial Bug
You can exploit a benign bug to level up your Alchemy efficiently. Combine water base with millet and sage, and you can instantly bottle the Henry-level preservation potion without cooking it. This method is practical and allows for rapid leveling. In the village, you can find some Alchemy materials. After crafting a few potions, head over to the apothecary to buy out all the necessary Alchemy ingredients, ensuring that you have enough materials to craft each potion once.
Mastering Alchemy
Once you’ve unlocked the Secret of Secrets, follow online guides to brew the remaining potions into Henry-level versions, saving you the cost of buying recipes. This way, you will have essentially graduated from Alchemy, so you can continuously maintain the Henry-level Fox Potion buff throughout your adventure.
Read All "Borrowed" Books
Make sure to read all the "borrowed" books to enhance your experience in acquiring knowledge-related skills. You can visit the tavern owner's wife to "borrow" some drinks. It's recommended to consume them on the spot, with a maximum of 2 bottles at a time, to increase your drinking experience. Remember not to drink too much at once, even if you have an antidote; one player attempted to consume over 500 bottles and ended up in a time loop of 200 days without overcoming the drunken debuff.
Level Up by Choosing Between Radzig and Martin
In your character's level progression, choose between Radzig and Martin for your inheritance points. It is recommended to select Radzig since Martin provides crafting and survival experience that is relatively easy to obtain. However, reaching knowledge level 18 unlocks all teleportation points on the map, which allows for gaining experience through reading—this can be a bit tricky. Unless you're particularly fond of swordplay, Radzig’s inheritance is more beneficial.
Herbalism and Survival Skills
Gathering herbs and drying herbs/food can grant survival experience. It's recommended to prioritize leveling up your leg days, as herb gathering simultaneously increases your strength experience. At the entrance of the beginner's village, there is a grassland abundant with purple thistles and yellow dandelions. It’s advisable to install a mod that allows you to cancel the animation when gathering herbs; this way, you can gather a large quantity at once. After collecting, you can dry them, which should get your survival skill above 20.
Stealth and Theft Strategies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
To maximize your stealth and theft experience in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, you need to wait until the exit points become available. Once you have gained enough skill in selling stolen goods, you can easily reach level 30 by reselling items. A recommended approach is to trade between the mill owner in Lower Sazava and the fence, Old Man, in the campsite; both have conveniently located chests. After "borrowing" keys from them, you can resell items at night while avoiding detection.
If you find yourself with a tarnished reputation (indicated by a small red face), consider taking a break in another area. Activate the "Fame" ability from the protagonist's skill set, and then trade with any merchant. Sending money to them can improve your reputation across the map. You can retrieve any stored goods from them at night and sell those in the next area, effectively leveling up while boosting your reputation simultaneously.
If your reputation is too low, you can purchase indulgences outside the bailiff's house or confess to a guard to reset your reputation; you’ll be back in good standing in no time.
Crafting Skills and Money-Making Strategies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, crafting skills can be easily honed. When you encounter bandits and travelers on the road, help them sleep and collect their worn-out equipment instead of discarding it. Use the tools borrowed from your hometown to repair these items, and once you unlock the experience-boosting skill related to merchant repairs, find a blacksmith or tailor to fix these items. Retrieve the repair costs you’ve left with them at night, and you’ll find your crafting level rises to 30.
Skills like strength, agility, vitality, combat, and archery can be leveled up through the unbeatable archery competitions. It’s recommended to choose a crossbow; in master-level competitions, winning just once can earn you 90 Groschen—a limitless money-making opportunity. Scoring over 50 points with 15 arrows is relatively stable. After two days of archery practice, all your attributes will have significantly improved, and reaching level 20 in archery should suffice.
If you start with charisma, you can take advantage of Small Gray at the horse trader in Samopesh and receive items for free. If money is tight, you can wait until nightfall, steal a horse in Samopesh, and sell it at the camp with minimal risk. However, keep in mind that a merchant's money refreshes every two days, and their total amount is limited, so it should only be considered a supplementary income.
Important Tips Before You Start Your Adventures
It is recommended to first visit the Cat Master at the village to learn the Master Riposte. You will need to win a sword duel against him, which might be a bit challenging for beginners. You can steal his equipment from his chest at night; this way, he will come to the fight bare-chested the next day, making it easier for you to win. During combat, frequently use the Master Riposte and chain attacks to gain the fastest sword-fighting experience.
Leveling Up Your Horse Riding Skills
After riding your horse, Grey, for 35 kilometers, he will undergo an evolution, transforming from the worst horse into a top-tier one. It is recommended to train your riding skills on a circular road located north of Samopesh. You can hold down ‘E’ and let the horse run on the road to automate the process. Occasionally press ‘Left Shift’ (it’s advisable to change this to ‘Z’ in the settings to avoid input switching issues) and make sure to carry enough food. Basic riding skills of around 20 should be sufficient.
Taking Care of Your Companion Dog
Don't rush to find your companion dog, as it can interfere with Henry's nighttime heroics. If you forget to command the dog to stay put, you might find yourself getting beaten up by guards. It is recommended to complete leveling up and achieve financial freedom before embarking on the side quest with your dog; your dog can assist you in biting enemies or finding clues.
Leveling Tips for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
After following this comprehensive process, players can expect their total level to be around level 18. Skills such as Alchemy, Survival, Stealing, Stealth, and Crafting should be at 30, while Riding and Archery should be at 20. Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Combat can reach 18, and Knowledge and Drinking can be at 14. With these configurations, players can confidently tackle the main storyline and explore Bohemia to their heart's content.
Finally, I wish all players a wonderful time in the medieval world, as luck favors the brave!
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