Combat in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is a complex system requiring mastery of both defensive and offensive techniques. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the essential combat elements:

Weapon Types:

• Light weapons (daggers, knives) - Quick but low damage, ideal for stealth
• Swords - Balanced weapons including shortswords, longswords, and sabres
• Polearms - Long-reach weapons effective against light armor and cavalry
• Shields - Can be paired with other weapons for improved defense
• Heavy weapons (maces, axes, clubs, warhammers) - High damage but slow
• Ranged weapons (crossbows, bows, handgonnes)

Defensive Techniques:

• Perfect Block - Costs no stamina when timed correctly
• Dodging - Press jump while directional input when green shield appears
• Clinches - Close-quarters weapon lock that can reset combat tempo
• Enemy targeting - Learn to manage lock-on for multiple opponents

Offensive Techniques:

• Counter Attacks - Available after Perfect Block (blue crossed swords)
• Master Strikes - Priority skill for early game combat
• Combos - Chain attacks in specific directional sequences
• Feints - Cancel charged attacks to bypass enemy defenses

Combat Masters:

• Master Tomcat (Nomads' Camp) - Sword combos and Master Strikes
• Captain Gnarly (Semine) - Heavy weapon techniques
• Black Bartosch (Trosky Castle) - Various combat combos
• Barnaby (Kopina) - Unarmed combat skills

Pro Tips:

• Use a controller for easier combo execution
• Maintain full armor coverage
• Review the skills glossary regularly
• Practice with Master Tomcat early
• Focus on stamina management
• Choose weapons based on enemy type

Combat success relies on patience, proper timing, and understanding when to use each technique. Regular practice and mastery of Perfect Blocks and Master Strikes form the foundation for advanced combat prowess.

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