Master Combat Training I in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

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Alright, so right after that whole ordeal with the pillory, you'll be hailed by a woman named Bara. She's wearing red, hard to miss. Have a chat with her, and she'll tell you about Tomcat. He's apparently a local legend when it comes to fighting, and honestly, after what you've been through, a little combat refresher sounds like a solid plan. You'll find Tomcat chilling in the Nomad Camp, which is pretty close to Rocktower Pond. The easiest way to get there is to head south from Bozhena's cabin, find a road, and follow it northwest. Alternatively, you can head southwest from Troskowitz and then northwest. Just push through the Nomad Camp until you see a fenced-off area – that's where Tomcat hangs out. He's a mustachioed dude, looks pretty normal, but he's ready to train you for free because he's bored and you need the practice. Win-win!

Walkthrough

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First things first, accept Tomcat's offer to train. Once you're in the arena, chat with him again. Don't sweat your gear for this part; it's all about learning combos, not winning a fight.
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He'll start you off with the "Natural Combo." This is just a couple of swings, specifically the "Lower Left Strike" and "Lower Right Strike." Do this combo twice. You technically already know this, so it should be a breeze. Just spamming three horizontal swings is basically what it is.
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Next up is the "Horizontal Slice." This one's a bit trickier. You'll need to perform a specific sequence of attacks. The key is to switch your attack direction after the first overhead swing. Land this combo twice, and this part of the training will wrap up.
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After successfully completing these drills, you'll learn the Mittelhaw combo. Tomcat will mention he can teach you more, but to learn the next big move, the "masterstrike," you'll need to beat him in a proper sword duel.
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Important Note: Your gear actually matters for this duel. If you're still rocking your starting gear after the pillory, you might want to hold off on this duel and go get some better equipment first. Don't worry though, losing the duel won't cost you anything, so feel free to give it a shot and see how you stack up. Beating him here unlocks the follow-up quest, Combat Training II.
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Before you move on, remember that Tomcat is now a trainer for you. He can teach you basic Swordsmanship, Heavy Weapons, Polearms, and Unarmed skills. He can also teach you specific techniques like Knee Strike (Sword), Shield Deflect (Shield), and Hammer (Unarmed). Just keep in mind that all these services come at a price.

Tips

Don't worry about your armor or weapons during the initial combo drills; it's all about learning the moves.
Pay close attention to the directional inputs for the "Horizontal Slice" combo; it requires a specific timing and direction change.
If you're struggling with the duel against Tomcat, consider coming back later once you've acquired better gear and perhaps leveled up your combat skills a bit.
Tomcat offers valuable training services, so if you have the Gold, consider investing in his lessons to improve your combat abilities.