In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, skills are a fundamental aspect of character development, reflecting Henry's abilities in various domains, from combat to daily life activities. The game employs a classless system where skills improve organically through use, mirroring the player's actions and choices.
Skills are categorized into Combat and Non-Combat types. Combat skills include proficiencies with different weapons and fighting techniques, while Non-Combat skills cover various practical and lifestyle abilities used throughout the game world. Skill progression can be monitored in the Player tab, with Combat skills displayed separately from other skills.
As Henry engages in related activities, these skills level up, unlocking Perks at certain thresholds. Some skills, such as Reading and Pickpocketing, require initial training before they can be improved through practice. Each skill can be leveled up to a maximum of 20.
Combat skills[]
These skills improve Henry's effectiveness in battle:
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Warfare | Total fighting skill with weapons or unarmed. The more skilful a warrior you are, the faster your attacks are and the harder it is for an opponent to defend against them. Also, your weapons will be less damaged by attacking and defending. | fencing
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Defense | Increases the time you can hold a perfect block or dodge as well as increasing the defence stat of weapons and shields. | defense
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Axe | Axe skill makes you more proficient with axes, increasing the power of your attacks. | weapon_axe
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Bow | Bow skill makes you more proficient with bows and arrows, increasing the power of your attacks. | weapon_bow
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Mace | Mace skill makes you more proficient with maces, increasing the power of your attacks. | weapon_mace
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Sword | Sword skill makes you more proficient with swords, increasing the power of your attacks. | weapon_sword
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Unarmed | Unarmed Combat skill makes you more proficient when fighting with your fists, increasing the damage you make. | weapon_unarmed
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Non-combat skills[]
These skills encompass non-combat proficiencies that support various aspects of gameplay:
| Icon | Skill | Description | Skill ID |
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Alchemy | The better your mastery of Alchemy, the easier it is to brew potions even if you make minor mistakes. A Master alchemist who adheres carefully to the recipe on the other hand can make up to 3 potions from the same ingredients as for one. | alchemy
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Drinking | Drinking skill makes you more resistant to the nefarious effects of alcohol. You can drink up to twice as much and the after-effects are weaker. | drinking
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Herbalism | Herbalism skill allows you to collect more herbs with a single action, meaning you can gather them faster and more easily. | herbalism
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Horsemanship | Horsemanship determines whether you can ride a horse and how well. Later it will influence how much your horse will shy, how fast it gets tired and therefore how long it can gallop. | horse_riding
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Houndmaster | A good Houndmaster understands dogs well and his own most of all. The better you get at commands, the more you can teach your dog. | houndmaster
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Hunting | Hunter skill increases the amount of meat and other useful materials you recover from animals you kill. | hunter
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Lockpicking | Lockpicking skill makes picking locks on doors or chests easier. The jitter and hardness of the locks is lowered and you can attempt picking the more difficult ones. | lockpicking
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Maintenance | Stitching, repairing and maintenance of all sorts. It allows you to use repair kits to fix things and sharpen weapons on grinding wheels. The higher your skill, the easier it is to sharpen a weapon or the less of your repair kit you use. At a higher level, you will be able to repair more damaged items. | repairing
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Pickpocketing | Pickpocketing is a demanding skill that someone first has to teach you. It will allow you to rob people in the street unnoticed and the higher your skill gets, the less likelihood of getting caught in the act. | pickpocketing
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Reading | Reading skill influences the ability of your character to actually read books. Without it, any book is just gibberish to him. Higher Reading skill decreases the amount of time required to read and comprehend a book. | reading
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Stealth | Stealth skill shortens the distance at which you will be seen by the enemy and increases the time it will take them to spot you. It is improved by moving stealthily in the vicinity of the enemy. | stealth
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