Staying alive in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires more than just swordsmanship; managing your health is crucial. Healing isn't always straightforward, especially early on, so understanding your options is key. This guide covers all the ways to restore health and get back in the fight.
Table of Contents
- Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Eating Food and Drinking Alcohol
- Using Potions
- Sleeping
- Using Bandages for Bleeding
Healing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers several methods for restoring health:
- Consuming food or alcohol
- Drinking a Marigold Decoction potion
- Sleeping
While seemingly simple, these methods have nuances that impact their effectiveness.
Eating Food and Drinking Alcohol
Replenishing HP is possible by eating food or drinking alcohol. However, be mindful of your Nourishment level. If it's already at 100%, consuming more food results in the "Overfed" debuff, reducing your maximum stamina. Furthermore, if Henry is full, he can't eat at all, leaving you vulnerable with low health unless alternative healing methods are available. Alcohol offers healing but risks intoxication. Fortunately, perks can mitigate the negative effects of drunkenness.
Using Potions
As in the first game, brewing and drinking Marigold Decoction potions provides a direct health boost. Remember to gather the necessary ingredients and keep a supply on hand.
Sleeping
Resting and sleeping restores health. However, simply sleeping anywhere isn't always an option. Sleeping in a stranger's bed might be reported as a crime unless you can persuade them otherwise. While open-world campsites and hay beds offer rest, the quality of sleep, and therefore healing, is inferior to a proper bed in an inn. Prioritize paying for a bed at a nearby inn, especially at night. Early in the game, consider taking on jobs from the miller or blacksmith – they often provide lodging.
Using Bandages for Bleeding
Severe slash damage can lead to bleeding, which drains HP and significantly impairs combat. Immediately use bandages from your inventory to stop the bleeding and remove the debuff.
This covers the essential methods for health restoration in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more in-depth guides and tips, check out The Escapist.
