Survival is a non-combat skill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II that governs Henry's ability to endure and thrive in the wilderness. It encompasses activities such as foraging, hunting, and navigating the natural environment. Improving this skill enhances Henry's efficiency in gathering resources, managing fatigue and hunger, and resisting environmental challenges.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, elements of survival were present in Hunting and Herbalism skills. In the second game they have been combined into a single skill.
Description[]
- Knowledge of the beauties, laws and dangers of the world beyond the stone walls of human settlements unites royal huntsmen and the humblest wanderers alike.
- The higher your skill, the easier it will be to hunt wild game and obtain more meat from it. Gathering herbs will also be quicker and using fast travel will make it easier for you to escape ambushes and other pitfalls.
- You gain bushcraft experience primarily by hunting game, gathering herbs and processing your catch (drying, smoking, cooking). Additionally, discovering interesting places in the world and overcoming dangers while using fast travel will also contribute to your experience.
Leveling[]
- Herb foraging: utilizing drying racks to preserve gathered herbs can provide additional XP. With Leg Day perk you will also level the Strength stat while you pick herbs.
- Map exploration: discovering new locations and points of interest while traveling (fast travel doesn't count!). The Explorer perk can aid in identifying undiscovered areas.
- Hunting: killing animals and butchering animal carcasses.
Skill books[]
- Basics of Gardening
- Woodsman's Journal I
- Woodsman's Journal II
- Woodsman's Journal III
- Woodsman's Journal IV
Trainers[]
| Trainer | Location | Min. lvl |
|---|---|---|
| Apothecary Emmerich | Troskowitz | 5 lvl |
| Apothecary Oswald Torwart | Kuttenberg | 20 lvl |
| Aranka | Nomads' Camp | 5 lvl |
| Barber Fiala | Zhelejov Wagoners' Inn | 5 lvl |
| Bathwench Anna | Zhelejov Wagoners' Inn | 5 lvl |
| Father Hroznata | Raborsch | 15 lvl |
| Gamekeeper Varel | Nebakov Mill | 10 lvl |
| Gamekeeper Vostatek | East of Vidlak Pond | 5 lvl |
| Herbwoman Bozhena | Bozhena's hut | 5 lvl |
| Herbalist Barnaby | North of Trosky Castle | 10 lvl |
| Huntsman's son Vitek | East of Vidlak Pond | 5 lvl |
| Innkeeper Slivka | Suchdol | 5 lvl |
| Janosh Uher | Devil's Den | 10 lvl |
| Miller Varel | Nebakov Mill | 5 lvl |
| Musa of Mali | Sigismund's Camp | 20 lvl |
| Pavlena | Bozhena's hut | 5 lvl |
| Rocktower stranger | Poachers' camp | 5 lvl |
| Tibor | Nomads' Camp | 5 lvl |
| Zlata | Grund | 15 lvl |
Perks[]
There are a total of 15 Survival perks available in the game, one of them is hidden (Resistance). New perk points are unlocked at every even-numbered level.
| Icon | Perk | Effect | Min. lvl |
|---|---|---|---|
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Steak Tartare | You can consume raw meat without fear of poisoning. | - |
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Resistance | Your Vitality has permanently increased by 2. Gather at least 200 poisonous herbs to unlock this hidden perk. | - |
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Wanderer | The quality of beds increases for you the higher your Survival skill is. But at most this perk will improve the quality of a bed to 50%. On higher quality beds, the perk will have no effect. | 6 lvl |
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On the Poacher's Trail | You can sell herbs, game, hides and trophies for double the price! | 6 lvl |
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Flower Power | If you have more than 30 fresh or dried herbs (not spoiled) in your inventory, your Charisma will count as 2 more. | 8 lvl |
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Master Cook | If you cook, dry or smoke an unspoiled ingredient or food, after processing it will have a 100% condition. It does not apply to herbs, as they always have a 100% condition after drying, regardless of the perk. | 8 lvl |
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Bounty of the Wild | You can also get fur, trophies, selected cuts of meat and offal from killed game. | 10 lvl |
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Leg Day | When collecting herbs, you'll also gain a small amount of experience in Strength skill. | 10 lvl |
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Lucky Find | When collecting herbs, you have a chance to find an additional herb or a small treasure. | 10 lvl |
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Heartseeker | If you hit your target in the chest, your shot will do 10% more damage. The effect will also apply when hitting from behind. | 12 lvl |
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Leshy | While in the forest, your scent will be halved, your Stamina will recover 15% faster, your Strength, Vitality and Agility will be increased by 1 and your Stealth skill will be increased by 2. | 12 lvl |
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Master Fletcher | Your arrows and bolts have better ballistic properties, so they fly faster, travel farther and have more penetration. | 14 lvl |
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Wild Man | The effects of the Leshy and Leshy II perks will now apply not only in the forest, but in any wilderness, i.e. essentially anywhere outside of human settlements and lands directly adjacent to them. | 16 lvl |
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Heartseeker II | If you hit your target in the chest, your shot will deal a total of 25% more damage. Shots to the heart from behind will also trigger this effect. | 18 lvl |
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Leshy II | You can move through the forest as if you were a forest spirit yourself. Your Stamina will regenerate 25% faster, your Strength and Agility will count as 2 higher, and your Stealth skill will count as 4 higher. The rest of the effects remain the same. | 20 lvl |