Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Survival Guide

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, developed by Warhorse Studios, maintains a realistic approach where survival is a central mechanic. The player must manage hunger, sleep, injuries, reputation, and even the personal hygiene of the protagonist, Henry.

Although these systems are integrated into the experience, they are not always explained directly. Below are five key aspects that significantly influence character progression and overall stability.

1. Physical condition directly determines performance in combat and exploration

Within the game system, hunger, fatigue, and injuries are not secondary indicators. Each one affects statistics such as stamina, regeneration, and combat effectiveness.

• Hunger: a low nutrition level reduces physical performance and may trigger progressive penalties.
• Sleep: fatigue impacts overall efficiency. Sleeping in a valid bed restores energy and creates save points.
• Injuries and bleeding: must be treated with bandages to prevent continuous health loss.

The combination of these factors can significantly alter the outcome of a confrontation or an extended exploration.

2. The save system requires strategic planning

Manual saving is not unlimited. There are three primary ways to preserve progress:

1. Sleeping in a valid bed.
2. Triggering automatic checkpoints during missions.
3. Consuming the special item Saviour Schnapps.

This consumable allows manual saving, but it is limited. Managing its use before infiltrations, complex combat scenarios, or long explorations reduces repeated progress loss.

3. Food not only sustains you: it also spoils and adds weight

The nutrition system is linked to deterioration, weight, and preservation. These elements directly affect inventory management.

• Deterioration: fresh food spoils over time.
• Weight: carrying large quantities increases total load.
• Preservation: drying or smoking meat extends its durability, although it may slightly alter its benefits.

Hunting and gathering herbs increase the Survival skill, facilitating progress in activities related to the natural environment.

4. Avoiding combat can be an efficient tactical decision

The initial design places the protagonist in a vulnerable position. Multiple encounters or fights against better-equipped enemies can quickly result in defeat.

• Stamina: every action consumes energy; without it, defense weakens.
• Number of enemies: risk increases exponentially in group combat.
• Previous condition: hunger or fatigue reduce the chances of success.

Speech skills allow conflicts to be resolved through dialogue, reducing direct exposure to combat.

5. Hygiene and reputation influence social interactions

Accumulated dirt, blood on clothing, or poorly maintained equipment affect how NPCs perceive the character.

• Barrels and fountains: remove surface dirt.
• Full baths at taverns: completely restore appearance.

Local reputation influences prices, willingness to engage in dialogue, and potential hostile reactions.

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