Practicing with Captain Bernard is free, and you can do it as many times as you want. Head to the combat arena on the northeast edge of Rattay and talk to Captain Bernard. Once you know the weapon you want to fight with, you need to know how to use it. Captain Bernard in Rattay Captain Nonchalant Warhorse Studios Similarly, shields are wonderful for protecting yourself (especially when you’re outnumbered), but not carrying a shield, in our experience, made it easier to pull off some of the more advanced fighting techniques like combos. Certain helmets restrict your field of vision, for example, making fights that much harder. You have to consider your non-weapon gear while thinking about combat as well.

If you find you’re still struggling, though, don’t be afraid to swap out your weapon for something else.

And levels unlock perk points that you can use to learn new combos and just generally be better with that weapon. Using a weapon earns you levels in that weapon. Warhorse StudiosĪfter you find something you like (or have decided to try something new), use it. You can tell from this picture that we prefer swords. If you prefer fast and agile, short swords (like hunting swords and sabres) are probably more your speed. If you’re a slow and heavy weapon kind of player, stick with something like a mace. That means you have to pick a weapon based on your style of play. Some are made for slashing, others for stabbing and still others for bludgeoning. Find the gear that works for youĮvery weapon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance handles differently. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to become a better fighter. But there are some tips and generalities that will help you get (a little) better. And the realism built into Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s mechanics make fighting even more difficult to learn. Like so much in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, there’s no quick or easy answer to the question “How do I fight better?” Your stats, weapons, armor and skill perks all make combat a fairly unique proposition for each player.

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