Conquer every minigame in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II! This guide breaks down how to complete dice, alchemy, blacksmithing, sharpening, archery, lockpicking, and pickpocketing for the Jack of All Trades achievement.
Alright, so you're aiming for the Jack of All Trades achievement in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, huh? That means you gotta get your hands dirty with all the little side activities the game throws at you. Don't worry, it's not as daunting as it sounds. We're talking about seven different minigames in total: dice, alchemy, blacksmithing, grindstone sharpening, archery competitions, lockpicking, and pickpocketing. Nail all of them, and that shiny achievement is yours!
Now, here's the cool part: most of these minigames are repeatable. You might need to spend a little something – herbs for potions, metal for smithing, a weapon to sharpen, some coin for dice or archery, or even a lockpick – but it's usually not much. You'll stumble into many of these naturally during quests, but you can totally seek them out on your own time too. The best part? You don't need to be a master craftsman or a legendary gambler. Just completing each minigame, even if you mess it up a bit, should count towards the achievement. So, brewing a dodgy potion or fumbling a lockpick won't stop you from getting that achievement, though you'll probably want to get good at them anyway, especially if you want to make the best gear or get the best quest outcomes.
Dice
You'll likely run into dice for the first time pretty early on, maybe during the prologue's 'Easy Riders' quest. If you miss it then, don't sweat it – dice tables are practically everywhere in taverns and inns across the land. You can even find opportunities to play during quests like 'Labrator's Wedding Crashers' and 'Miri Fajta'. If you're really struggling to win, there's a sneaky trick: look out for loaded dice! The NPCs aren't exactly playing fair either, so using some weighted dice yourself just evens the playing field. For more on finding the best dice, check out the 'Best Dice - Winning Every Dice Game' page.
Pro Tip: Winning a single game of dice isn't too tough, but for consistent wins, keep an eye out for those sweet, sweet weighted dice!
Alchemy
Alchemy is another minigame you'll definitely encounter as part of the story, specifically during the 'Fortuna' quest. But honestly, you'll be brewing potions constantly because it's just that useful. Need to boost your stats? Heal up? See in the dark? Alchemy's got you covered. All you really need are some herbs and an alchemy bench. You'll find your first herbs near Bozhena's hut in the prologue, and an alchemy bench there too. Don't worry about making perfect potions for the achievement; just successfully brewing one should do the trick. You'll find more benches later, like in Troskowitz, so keep at it!
Quick Guide: Grab some herbs and an alchemy bench. Follow a recipe, brew a potion, and you're golden.
Blacksmithing
Henry's got blacksmithing in his blood, thanks to his dad. You'll get a chance to try it out during the 'The Blacksmith's Son' side quest in Tachov. Even if you skip that quest, you can still use any forge you find – there's one in Tachov and another in Castle Trosky. You'll need materials and a recipe, which you can usually buy from blacksmiths. Forge anything, even simple horseshoes, and you'll tick this minigame off your list.
Heads Up: Make sure you've got the right materials and a recipe before you head to the forge!
Grindstone Sharpening
Grindstones are usually hanging out near forges. If you've got a bladed weapon – swords or axes – that's seen better days (i.e., its durability is low), you can use a grindstone to sharpen it right up. There's an optional objective in the 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' quest that involves sharpening, but otherwise, this minigame is a bit less common. The easiest way to get this done? Find a bandit, take their sword, and give it a good sharpening at a grindstone. Easy peasy.
Quick Tip: A bladed weapon with low durability is all you need to use a grindstone and count this minigame!
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