Level up your Warfare skill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II with our guide on leveling methods, essential perks like Furor Teutonicus, and combat strategies to dominate every fight.
Alright, let's talk about Warfare in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. This skill is super important, kind of like your main character level, because it affects how well you do in combat overall. The better your Warfare skill, the faster you attack, and the harder it is for enemies to read your moves, especially those tricky feints and parries. Plus, as your Warfare gets higher, your weapons take less damage, which is a huge deal for saving money and keeping your gear in top shape. You'll find a lot of Warfare perks that help you out in a pinch, whether it's basic moves or dealing with being outnumbered, which, let's be honest, happens a lot in this game.
Large-scale battles, often found during story quests, are great opportunities to score a lot of Warfare XP.
Leveling up Warfare is pretty straightforward. Just like your main level, getting better at any of the combat skills will also boost your Warfare XP. So, the best advice is to get into as many fights as you can. Those big story battles are also fantastic for racking up Warfare XP quickly. Even if you've got a favorite weapon, don't ignore the others. Using different weapon types, like Polearms or Heavy Weapons, even if your skill is low, is a smart way to grind out Warfare XP. It's all about getting those combat skills up.
When you're ready to really boost your Warfare skill, Skill Trainers and Skill Books are your best friends. You just need to find them and pay up for each rank you want to learn. The cost goes up for each rank, starting at 100 Groschens for Basics and going all the way up to 5000 for the highest rank. You can often find Skill Trainers by exploring new areas, and sometimes they'll even become available after you finish a quest for them. For example, Gules, a former bandit, becomes a trainer after you complete the Bandit Leader quests. Also, keep an eye out for Skill Books; the Scribe in Troskowitz sells them, and reading combat-focused ones will definitely help your Warfare skill.
| Skill Trainer Rank | Groschens |
|---|---|
| Basics | 100 |
| Apprentice | 500 |
| Journeyman | 1500 |
| ? | 5000 |
Now, let's talk about perks. Every time your Warfare skill hits an even number (like 6, 8, 10, and so on), you get a Perk Point to spend. There are a lot of perks, and while you can eventually get them all, it's a huge grind. So, you'll want to focus on the best ones first. Here are the ones I'd prioritize:
Furor Teutonicus
This is a top-tier perk. Once your health drops below 75%, your attacks get a serious boost. Since it doesn't take much to lose a bit of health in a tough fight, this perk will likely be active a lot, making it incredibly valuable.
Masterful Feint
Feinting is a killer move in combat, and this perk makes it even better. It makes your feints much more likely to succeed, especially against weaker enemies, and gives you a much easier time against the tougher ones. It really smooths out your combat flow.
Against All Odds, One Man Army, and Unbreakable
Okay, this is technically three perks, but they work so well together, especially since you're often outnumbered in this game. 'Against All Odds' gives you a +2 bonus to Strength, Agility, and Warfare when you're outnumbered. 'Unbreakable' makes your stamina recover 20% faster, which is huge for sustained combat. And 'One Man Army' just straight-up increases your damage when you're facing multiple foes. They all kick in when you're in those chaotic, outnumbered situations.
Steadfast
This is one of the first perks you can get, and it's a strong one. It costs 20% less stamina to block attacks, and your weapon and shield take less durability damage. Blocking and countering are key combat techniques, so this perk just makes them more efficient and less punishing.
Here's a look at all the Warfare perks you can unlock:
| Perk | Effect | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Evade | In combat, you can use a evasive maneuver. You can perform it by pressing the jump key along with a directional key. You can use it to quickly dodge attacks, move to a safe distance, or even move closer to y |
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