How to Knock Out Enemies in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Author: Violet Feb 26,2025

How to Knock Out Enemies in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, sometimes a subtle approach is preferable to all-out combat. This guide details how to incapacitate enemies without killing them.

Knocking Out Enemies

Leaving a trail of corpses isn't always the best strategy. Knocking out enemies offers a less violent alternative. Here's how:

  1. Crouch: Press the circle button to crouch and stealthily approach an NPC from behind.
  2. Knockout Prompt: A "Knock Out" prompt will appear in the bottom right corner when you're close enough. Press the corresponding button.
  3. Successful Knockout: A blue icon with swords indicates a successful knockout attempt. Press R2 to complete the action.
  4. Recovery: If Henry fails, a shield icon appears. Press L2 to restrain the NPC and attempt the knockout again. Failure on both attempts will likely lead to a fight.

Success depends on Henry's strength compared to the NPC's. The following perks improve your chances:

  • Tight Grip: Increases knockout success rate.
  • Sandman: Increases knockout success rate.

Stealth Kills

For a more lethal stealth approach, equip a dagger. The process is similar to a knockout: sneak up from behind, and a stealth kill prompt will appear.

This covers knocking out enemies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Check out The Escapist for more game tips, including information on obtaining Herb Paris and romancing Katherine.