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Something that was cut from the original game but is now here in full glory forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is the act of Blacksmithing. Now, you can gather materials (or purchase them), learn recipes for different types of equipment, andgo through some basic steps to craft it from scratch.
It’s not as in-depth as fitting the hilt, wrapping the handle, and twisting on the pommel, but you will be heating and hammering over the forge, as Henry is so familiar with. Here’s all you need to know about becoming a master blacksmith in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
How Does Blacksmithing Work In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
There are generallythree simple steps to blacksmithing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, whether it be forging a new sword or some horseshoes for your trusty steed.
First, you will hold the base metal over the forge, and use the bellows to begin heating it up.Watch carefully and move the metal accordinglyto verify it’s evenly heated.
Then you’ll move it over to theAnvil, where you need tomove the hammer and strike the piece evenly, watching it take shape.Make sure to turn the piece over as well, so that both sides are shaped up properly.
The metal will cool over time,so you may have to reheat it a time or two. Once done, Henry will state that it’s finished, andthen all you have to do is select to finish, and it will be heated a final time and quenched automatically. With that, the process is complete.
Tips For Smithing Better Quality Gear
As with other crafting activities such as alchemy,you can slip up with minor errors while blacksmithing, leading to a decreased quality outcome in the final result. Here are a few things to keep in mind tomake sure you’re smithing the best gear possible:
With time and practice, keeping these tips in mind, you’ll soon have Henry become the master blacksmith he was always meant to be.
Best Blacksmith Skills You’ll Want To Unlock
While there aren’t too many skills related to blacksmithing alone,as they fall under the Craftsmanship skills, there are a couple to look out for if you want to make the most of this profession.
HardenedSteel
Req Level 10
The weapons you forge will have excellent properties and will therefore take damage 20% slower
Locksmith
Req Level 12
When picking locks, your Thievery skill will count as 3 higher, so it’ll be a lot easier. Plus, you can also make use of scrapIron, so you’ll get an extra 1-3 lockpicks for each item you successfully forge
Martin’s Secret
Req Level 16
Now you will be able to forge weapons of the fourth, i.e. the highest quality. Weapons of this quality cannot be obtained in any other way than by forging them yourself, and their strength and effectiveness is unmatched
Most of the other Craftsmanship perks relate to repairing or sharpening, using repair kits and grindstones respectively - still incredibly helpful to prioritise, but these skills specifically offer up benefits towards the blacksmithing activity, with the locksmith one in particular being great if you want to keep these tools stocked up.
