Kingdom Come: Deliverance II deepens its commitment to historical realism and grounded swordplay. Unlike many action RPGs, this sequel continues to favour skill-based melee combat shaped by training, gear, and personal approach. Whether you favour speed, power, defence, or versatility, your choice of sword and perk setup can define your success in duels, skirmishes, and battlefield encounters. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most effective sword builds tailored to different playstyles.
1. The Duelist – Speed and Precision
This build favours agility, timing, and mastery of the longsword or short sword. Ideal for players who thrive on counters, ripostes, and exploiting openings.
Recommended weapon: Short sword or light longsword such as the Stinger or a finely balanced Nobleman’s Sword. Prioritise fast draw and recovery speed.
Armour setup: Light gambesons, hunting boots, and a kettle hat. Minimal weight ensures stamina isn’t drained too quickly.
Perks:
- Feint Master – Improves fake attacks, letting you bait enemies.
- Clinch Master – Useful for staying in control during close engagements.
- Furious Riposte – Enhances the damage of counter-attacks.
- Whirlwind – Allows for faster chain strikes.
This setup suits hit-and-run tactics and excels against slower, armoured foes if you know how to manage distance and stamina.
2. The Knight – Strength and Armour
Built for players who want to take hits and deliver crushing blows in return. This build works best with bastard swords or heavy longswords.
Recommended weapon: Executioner’s Sword or Heavy Bastard Sword with good durability and stopping power.
Armour setup: Full plate with brigandine layers, visored helm, and reinforced gauntlets. You’re sacrificing speed for pure defence and presence.
Perks:
- Strong Riposte – Increases counter-attack damage.
- Blunt Strike – Helps against heavily armoured opponents.
- Headcracker – Chance to stagger or knock down with strong attacks.
- Battle Hardened – Reduces stamina drain while blocking in armour.
Ideal for players who prefer drawn-out fights and want to dominate through attrition. Positioning and control are more important than finesse here.
3. The Rogue – Stealth and Deception
A hybrid build focused on light weapons and ambush tactics. Best suited for players who incorporate stealth or prefer outmanoeuvring their opponents.
Recommended weapon: Dagger for silent kills or a Short Sword for quicker combat when detected.
Armour setup: Dark padded gear, soft-soled boots, and a hood. Noise and visibility stats are critical.
Perks:
- Silent Strikes – Increases sneak attack efficiency.
- Low Profile – Reduces chance of being seen in dark areas.
- Fast Strikes – Improves attack speed.
- Poisoned Edge – Useful if you’ve added toxins to your blade.
Not the best option for open battlefields, but ideal for quick kills in towns, camps, or night raids. It requires a completely different mindset from the heavy combat builds.
4. The Versatile Soldier – Adaptability in the Field
For players who want a bit of everything, this build combines defence, offence, and adaptability. You’ll be switching between different styles depending on the enemy.
Recommended weapon: Sword of St. George or any well-balanced longsword with reliable stats.
Armour setup: Mixed mail and plate, open-faced helm, and cavalry boots. Balances movement with decent protection.
Perks:
- Master Strike – Enables you to turn enemy attacks against them.
- Swordmaster – Increases efficiency across all sword types.
- Tight Grip – Reduces weapon loss during clinches.
- Warrior’s Diet – Slows stamina burn in longer fights.
This setup doesn’t specialise but excels in flexibility. It’s perfect for campaign players moving between duels, battles, and quests.
5. The Executioner – Brutal Finisher
Focused on two-handed execution and raw damage output. This build is for players who want every strike to count and aren’t afraid to commit fully in close quarters.
Recommended weapon: Executioner’s Sword or Zweihänder. Slower, but devastating.
Armour setup: Chainmail reinforced with partial plate, sallet helm, and plated gloves. Enough to survive, but not so much as to slow you completely.
Perks:
- Crushing Counter – Returns heavy damage on defence.
- Berserker – Adds damage when stamina is low.
- Mighty Blow – Increases power of overhead strikes.
- Blood Rush – Restores stamina after a kill.
It’s a riskier playstyle that demands commitment to timing and placement. You’ll win through intimidation and raw output rather than finesse.
No single sword build will fit every situation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The game encourages you to learn the nuances of timing, positioning, and stamina management. Whatever style you favour, choosing the right perks, armour, and weapon combinations will enhance both survival and immersion. Each build has its strengths, and experimenting is half the experience. Whether you play as a noble knight, nimble duellist, or pragmatic mercenary, your sword is only as good as the hands that wield it.
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