If you’ve just set foot in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one thing becomes clear fast — this game doesn’t care about hand-holding. Grochen don’t grow on trees, armor is pricey, and everyone around you seems better at hitting targets than you are.
Don’t worry, though. Whether you’re broke, bruised, or just tired of guards calling you a “peasant,” this guide will set you straight. Here’s how to make Grochen fast, sharpen your skills, and actually survive in medieval Bohemia — without rage-quitting your way back to 1403.
💰 Need Grochen Fast? Try Archery Competitions
North of Troskowitz, near Trosky Castle, you’ll find an archery range where you can bet Grochen and test your aim.
- Start with small bets until you get a feel for the bow’s drop and timing.
- Winning nets you profit and levels up Marksmanship, Strength, and Agility.
- Just don’t forget your bow – throwing arrows doesn’t work (yet).
🕶️ Stealth & Thievery Pay Off (If You’re Smart)
Pickpocketing and lockpicking are goldmines when done right.
- Work at night when everyone sleeps.
- Go naked or in soft clothes – armor and boots make noise.
- Always save first or use Saviour Snaps before a robbery.
- Get the Nimble Fingers and Rapid Flight perks as soon as they unlock.
🧪 Tip: If you’re new to Saviour Snaps, check my starter guide to see how they’re brewed.
🏠 Don’t Sell Stolen Goods Too Soon
Items with a red hand icon are marked stolen for about 48 in-game hours in the region you took them from.
Example: If you steal from Troskowitz, stash the loot in a chest in Tachov until the mark fades.
⚔️ Grind Your Blades Before Selling
Looted or stolen swords sell for much more if you repair them first.
- Use a grindstone to raise durability back to 100%.
- Blunt and ranged weapons can’t be repaired this way.
Grinding is free money and raises your maintenance skill fast.
🧼 Dress to Impress – Charisma Matters
Charisma affects dialogue and prices.
- Use soap + river water to clean yourself and your gear (no bathhouse needed).
- Wearing bloody or torn clothes lowers charisma drastically.
- Check each item’s charisma bonus and make sure your whole outfit balances out (top gear + terrible pants = zero style points).
🗣️ Going for a persuasion check? Clean up first.
📚 Read Books for Passive XP
Books aren’t just decoration — they can train skills like Alchemy, Archery, and more.
- Reading raises your Scholar skill.
- Many skill books can be stolen at night once your thievery is high enough.
🧩 Final Thoughts
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 rewards patience and clever planning.
Whether you’re earning Grochen with a bow or rolling in loot from night raids, the key is to practice skills together – you’ll get rich and deadly at the same time.
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