How to Knock Out Enemies in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Author : Gabriella Feb 21,2025

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 explains 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 will appear. Press R2 to execute the knockout.
  4. Struggle Mitigation: If Henry fails the initial attempt and the NPC struggles (indicated by a shield icon), press L2 to prevent escape and try again.
  5. Failure: Failing both attempts will likely lead to a fight.

Success depends on the NPC's strength and Henry's strength stat. The following perks improve knockout 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 knocking out: sneak up from behind, and a stealth kill prompt will appear if a dagger is equipped.

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