Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Eliminates Stealth Combat

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, sometimes a subtle approach is preferable to all-out combat. This guide explains how to incapacitate enemies without killing them.

Knocking Out Enemies

Leaving a trail of corpses isn't always the best strategy. Knocking out enemies offers a stealthier alternative. Here's how:

1. Crouch: Press the circle button to crouch and approach an NPC from behind.
2. Knockout Prompt: A "Knock Out" prompt will appear in the bottom right corner when you're close enough. Press the indicated button.
3. Successful Knockout: A blue icon with swords will appear. Press R2 to knock out the NPC.
4. Struggle: If Henry fails the initial attempt, a shield icon will appear. Press L2 to prevent the NPC's escape and try again.
5. Failure: Failing both attempts will likely lead to a fight.

Success depends on the NPC's strength and Henry's strength stat. The following perks improve your chances:

• Tight Grip: Increases knockout success rate.
• Sandman: Increases knockout success rate.

Stealth Kills

For a more lethal stealth approach, equip a dagger. The process is similar to knocking out an enemy: sneak up from behind, and a stealth kill prompt will appear.

This covers knocking out enemies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Check out The Escapist for more game tips, including information on obtaining Herb Paris and romancing Katherine.