*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* offers a vast open-world RPG experience where you can shape Henry into the hero you envision, whether that's a formidable knight or a suave diplomat. With so many choices, it can be daunting to decide which perks to prioritize. Here's a guide to the best perks to start with in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
Table of Contents
- Best Perks to Get in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
- Main Level
- Strength
- Agility
- Vitality
- Speech
Best Perks to Get in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you have the freedom to craft Henry's journey in countless ways. Whether you prefer to dominate with strength or charm your way through challenges, your build is entirely up to you. However, some perks stand out as universally beneficial, and we'll explore those below.
Main Level
- Opportunist: Reduces Reputation loss by 10%, ensuring your standing in the world remains strong even after missteps.
- Undaunted Cavalier: If your Charisma exceeds 20, your armor is considered 15 points higher, making you more formidable in battle.
- Burgher: Grants a +1 bonus to Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Speech in towns, villages, and their surroundings, boosting your overall performance in civilized areas.
- Martin’s Heritage: Increases experience gain by 10% in Sword Fighting, Crafting, and Survival, ideal for those focusing on these skills.
- Radzig’s Heritage: Boosts experience gain by 10% in Heavy Weapon, Shooting, and Scholarship, perfect for those interested in these areas.
- Good Natural: Enhances your ability to persuade others nicely, adding +2 to Persuasion, Impression, and Presence.
- Blood of Siegfried: Increases your armor by 10 points at all times, enhancing your resilience in combat.
- Heroic Vigour: Adds 1 extra Stamina point per level of Vitality, with the effect applying retroactively, ensuring you stay energetic throughout your adventures.
- Charming Man: Increases Reputation gains by 10%, crucial for maintaining a positive image in the game.
For your first playthrough, focus on perks like Opportunist and Charming Man to safeguard and enhance your Reputation. When choosing between Martin’s Heritage and Radzig’s Heritage, consider your preferred skills. I opted for Martin’s Heritage to excel in Sword Fighting and Survival, but Radzig’s Heritage is excellent for those interested in Scholarship.
Strength
- Hard-Working Lad: Halves the weight of sacks, dead, or unconscious bodies, and increases your carrying capacity by 8 pounds, making it easier to transport goods.
- Pack Mule: Increases your carrying capacity by 12 pounds, allowing you to carry more without being weighed down.
- Strong as a Bull: Boosts your carrying capacity by 20 pounds, perfect for those who need to haul heavy loads.
- Heracles: Increases Charisma by 1 for every 5 levels of Strength, beneficial for Speech builds.
Even if you're leaning towards a stealthy build, Strength perks are essential, especially those that enhance your carrying capacity. Heracles is also a great choice for Speech builds as it boosts Charisma.
Agility
- Creeping Phantom: Increases movement speed by 15% when sneaking, allowing for more efficient stealth.
- Finesse: Boosts slashing damage of all melee weapons by 5%, enhancing your combat effectiveness.
- Viper: Increases piercing damage of all melee weapons by 5%, crucial for those using piercing weapons.
Agility perks like Creeping Phantom, Finesse, and Viper are vital, particularly for those focusing on stealth and combat efficiency.
Vitality
- Ascetic: Reduces the rate of Nourishment decrease by 30%, helping you stay fed longer.
- Well-Dressed: Slows down how quickly your clothes and body get dirty by 20%, and allows for thorough cleaning at a tub.
- Marathon Runner: Reduces Stamina consumption by 20% when sprinting, allowing for longer runs.
- Diehard: Prevents a fatal wound and restores 25% of your health, with a cooldown before reactivation.
Vitality perks ensure you remain in top condition, reducing the need for constant upkeep. Prioritize Ascetic and Well-Dressed to minimize maintenance in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
Speech
- Hustler: Makes it easier to sell stolen goods and grants Stealth and Thievery experience upon success.
- Jack of All Trades: Adds +2 to skill checks and doubles experience gained from them, making it easier to succeed in various tasks.
- Partner in Crime: Allows you to sell stolen goods to anyone without risk of detection.
The Speech category is incredibly powerful in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Perks like Hustler and Jack of All Trades are invaluable for those engaging in theft and needing to navigate social situations smoothly.
These are the top perks to prioritize in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed guides, be sure to visit The Escapist.
