Scholarship is a non-combat skill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II that reflects Henry's knowledge, literacy, and scholarly subjects such as theology, medicine, and law. It influences reading speed, comprehension, and the ability to engage in conversations. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the Scholarship skill was represented by Reading, reflecting the early stages of Henry's path to literacy and learning.
As Henry becomes more learned, he unlocks perks benefits that enhance interactions with characters, improve healing effects, and provide access to unique dialogue options.
Description[]
- Scholarship is a concept as wide as the sea and its boundaries are equally unclear. Generally speaking, it represents the sum total of factual knowledge, the ability to make logical deductions, and an understanding of the basic concepts of the medieval world.
- Literacy allows you, above all, to read, a far from common skill for medieval man. The more scholarly you are, the faster you will read books and the easier it will be to understand their contents. Scholarship can also come in handy in all sorts of situations and conversations.
- You will increase your scholarship mainly by reading books, applying scholarship in conversations, and learning new and interesting knowledge about the world around you.
Leveling[]
To improve the Scholarship skill, you can read various books, study and engage in conversation with learned characters, and explore the world to uncover new information. Reading skill books not only enhances the associated skill but also contributes to Scholarship experience. Lore books provide insights into the game's world and further boost this skill.
Skill books[]
- Basics of Philosophy
- Fragments from the Bible
- Master's Studies I
- Master's Studies II
- Master's Studies III
- Master's Studies IV
- On heraldry
- Rare book from Sedletz
- Teachings of Peter Waldo
Trainers[]
| Trainer | Location | Min. lvl |
|---|---|---|
| Apothecary Emmerich | Troskowitz | 5 lvl |
| Apothecary Oswald Torwart | Kuttenberg | 15 lvl |
| Aranka | Nomads' Camp | 5 lvl |
| Black Bartosch | Trosky Castle | 5 lvl |
| Father Anthony | Wysoka | 10 lvl |
| Father Hroznata | Raborsch | 15 lvl |
| Father Nicodemus | Trosky Castle | 10 lvl |
| Hired hand Krizhan | Pschitoky | 10 lvl |
| Musa of Mali | Sigismund's Camp | 20 lvl |
| Rosa Ruthard | Kuttenberg | 15 lvl |
| Scribe Erazim | Trosky Castle | 10 lvl |
| Vauquelin Brabant | Raborsch | 10 lvl |
Perks[]
There are a total of 12 Scholarship perks available in the game. New perk points are unlocked at every even-numbered level.
| Icon | Name | Effect | Min. lvl |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cushion | The buff from sitting has an increased Comfort effect of 50%, so you can study faster. | 6 lvl |
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Wonders of Beasts | You will improve faster in Houndmaster and Horsemanship skills, because all experience you gain will be 20% higher. | 8 lvl |
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Wonders of Man | You will improve faster in Craftsmanship and Thievery skills as all experience gained will be 20% higher. | 8 lvl |
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Wonders of Nature | You will improve faster in the skills of Survival and Alchemy, as all experience gained will be 20% higher. | 8 lvl |
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Contemplative | As long as you remain still, your Energy and Nourishment will reduce much more slowly. | 10 lvl |
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Liberal Arts | You're able to recognize the difficulty of skillchecks, but not your chances of succeeding. You'll still have to decide for yourself whether it's worth the risk. The effect of your reputation isn't taken into account in the displayed difficulty. | 10 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Law | When dealing with guards, your Speech and Charisma will count as 2 higher. The total fine will be 20% lower. | 12 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Medicine | Bandages will be 25% more effective and the healing effects of food will be doubled. You will recover faster when sleeping, so you will take less time to fully heal. | 12 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Medicine II | The effects of healing potions will be 20% stronger. | 14 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Theology | You will be able to pray at shrines, crosses and similar places. If you do so, you will receive a buff that can protect you from mortal injury in combat and restore 25% of your health. The effect lasts for 12 game hours or until you use it. | 14 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Law II | If a guard wants to arrest you for your crimes, you can use your Scholarship in skillcheck to try to interpret the law to your advantage and possibly escape punishment. | 16 lvl |
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Fundamentals of Theology II | Reputation recovery for undertaking the Penitential Pilgrimage will be more effective and the buff from the first level of this perk will now last for 24 game hours. | 16 lvl |
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Explorer | The entire map is revealed, showing all settlements, fast travel spots, hunting grounds, caves and other interesting places. | 18 lvl |