*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* offers a vast open-world RPG experience where you can customize Henry to your heart's content, which can be quite overwhelming. But don't worry, we're here to guide you through the best perks to prioritize in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
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Best Perks to Get in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Main Level Strength Agility Vitality Speech
Best Perks to Get in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
First off, a quick note: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 allows you to shape Henry into any character you desire, whether you envision him as a formidable knight or a persuasive diplomat. Most character builds are viable, but some perks stand out as universally beneficial. Let's dive into the top perks you should consider.
Main Level
Opportunist: Reduces Reputation loss by 10%, helping you maintain a positive standing in the game world.
Undaunted Cavalier: If your Charisma exceeds 20, your armor is effectively increased by 15 points, making you more resilient in combat.
Burgher: Grants a +1 bonus to Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Speech in towns, villages, and their surrounding areas, enhancing your overall performance in these locales.
Martin’s Heritage: Boosts experience gain by 10% in Sword Fighting, Crafting, and Survival skills, ideal for those focusing on melee combat and wilderness survival.
Radzig’s Heritage: Increases experience gain by 10% in Heavy Weapon, Shooting, and Scholarship skills, perfect for those interested in ranged combat and scholarly pursuits.
Good Natural: Enhances your ability to persuade others with a +2 bonus to Persuasion, Impression, and Presence, making social interactions smoother.
Blood of Siegfried: Permanently increases your armor by 10 points, significantly improving your survivability in battles.
Heroic Vigour: Each level of Vitality adds an extra point of Stamina, with the effect applying retroactively, ensuring you have more endurance in combat and exploration.
Charming Man: Increases Reputation gains by 10%, crucial for maintaining a strong reputation, especially during your first playthrough. Prioritize Opportunist and Charming Man early on to manage your reputation effectively.
Choosing between Martin and Radzig’s Heritage depends on your preferred skills. I opted for Martin’s Heritage to enhance Henry's sword fighting and survival skills, but Radzig’s Heritage is excellent for those interested in heavy weapons and scholarship.
Strength
Hard-Working Lad: Reduces the weight of sacks, dead, or unconscious bodies by half, and increases your carrying capacity by 8 pounds, making it easier to transport goods without exhausting your Stamina.
Pack Mule: Increases your carrying capacity by 12 pounds, allowing you to carry more items during your adventures.
Strong as a Bull: Boosts your carrying capacity by 20 pounds, significantly enhancing your ability to haul loot and supplies.
Heracles: For every 5 levels of Strength, your Charisma increases by 1, benefiting even those focusing on stealth or speech builds by improving their social interactions.
Even if you're leaning towards a stealthy build, Strength perks are essential, especially those that increase your carrying capacity. After all, what's the point of stealing if you can't carry your loot? Speech builds will also appreciate Heracles for the Charisma boost.
Agility
Creeping Phantom: Increases your movement speed by 15% while sneaking, making it easier to remain undetected.
Finesse: Boosts the slashing damage of all melee weapons by 5%, enhancing your combat effectiveness.
Viper: Increases the piercing damage of all melee weapons by 5%, crucial for those using weapons that rely on piercing attacks.
Agility perks are key to enhancing your combat and stealth capabilities. Prioritize Creeping Phantom for faster sneaking, and choose Finesse or Viper based on your preferred weapon types.
Vitality
Ascetic: Reduces the rate at which your Nourishment decreases by 30%, allowing you to go longer without eating.
Well-Dressed: Slows down how quickly your clothes and body get dirty by 20%, and allows you to clean yourself completely at a tub, though you'll still need to wash your clothes separately.
Marathon Runner: Reduces Stamina consumption while sprinting by 20%, enabling you to cover more ground without tiring out.
Diehard: Prevents a fatal wound from killing you instantly, instead recovering 25% of your health, with a cooldown period before it can be used again.
Vitality perks ensure you stay clean and well-fed, enhancing your overall gameplay experience. Grab these perks early to reduce the need for constant maintenance.
Speech
Hustler: Makes it easier to sell stolen goods, granting Stealth and Thievery experience upon successful sales.
Jack of All Trades: Provides a +2 bonus to skill checks and doubles the experience gained from them, making it easier to succeed in various tasks.
Partner in Crime: Allows you to sell stolen goods to anyone without fear of detection, enhancing your ability to profit from your thievery.
The Speech category is incredibly powerful, synergizing well with other aspects of the game. Hustler is essential for those who engage in thievery, as it not only helps you sell stolen goods but also boosts your Stealth and Thievery skills. Jack of All Trades is a must-have for its bonus to skill checks and increased experience gain, making it easier to navigate through the game's challenges with diplomacy rather than force.
And there you have it—the best perks to prioritize in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.
