In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, while charging into battle with weapons drawn can be thrilling, there are moments when a subtler approach is necessary. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to knock out enemies and NPCs, ensuring you can navigate the game's world with finesse and strategy.

Knocking Out Enemies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Sometimes, leaving a trail of bodies isn't the best strategy in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Opting to knock out an enemy can be a smarter move, allowing you to maintain stealth and avoid unnecessary conflict. Here's how to do it effectively:

• Begin by pressing the circle button to crouch, then stealthily approach your target from behind.
• As you get close enough, a prompt to "Knock Out" will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. Press the indicated button to initiate the action.
• Watch for a blue icon with swords to appear onscreen. When it does, press the R2 button to successfully knock out the NPC.
• If Henry fails the first attempt and the NPC starts to struggle, a shield icon will appear. Quickly press L2 to prevent the NPC from escaping and complete the knockout.
• Should you fail both prompts, the NPC will escape, likely leading to an open confrontation.

The success of knocking out an enemy depends significantly on the NPC's strength and Henry's own strength stat. To improve your chances, consider acquiring the following perks:

• Tight Grip: Enhances your ability to hold onto an NPC during a knockout attempt.
• Sandman: Increases the likelihood of successfully knocking out an enemy.

These perks can make sneaking around and neutralizing threats much easier.

How to Stealth Kill Enemies

For those times when a more lethal approach is required, stealth killing is an option. Here's how to execute it:

• Equip a dagger, as this is essential for stealth kills.
• Approach an NPC from behind while crouched, just as you would for a knockout.
• When close enough, a prompt will appear allowing you to perform a stealth kill. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the action.

And that's all you need to know about knocking out and stealth killing enemies in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed guides on the game, including how to find Herb Paris and how to romance Katherine, be sure to visit The Escapist.