Early melee combat in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be brutal. However, mastering the Master Strike significantly simplifies things. Here's how to learn and utilize this powerful technique.
Learning the Master Strike in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*
To learn the Master Strike, you'll need to complete a side quest. After the tutorial, find Bara the beggar in Troskowitz. She'll point you towards Tomcat, initiating the "Combat Training" questline.
Tomcat resides in the Nomads' Camp near the Cumans' Camp and Bozhena's Hut. Complete "Combat Training I," then save your game before attempting "Combat Training II"—a much tougher challenge. Defeating Tomcat in this second training session unlocks the Master Strike. While you can attempt this early, boosting your Strength stat beforehand is highly recommended. Saving before each attempt is crucial to avoid potentially disastrous outcomes.
How to Use the Master Strike
The Master Strike is exclusive to swords. During combat, observe your opponent's weapon stance. Position your sword opposite their attack direction (e.g., hold right if they attack left).
As your opponent strikes, a green shield icon will appear centrally. Immediately press your attack button to execute the Master Strike, parrying their attack and countering with an unblockable strike. Precise timing and correct sword positioning are essential.
This technique is incredibly powerful, significantly simplifying many combat encounters in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
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