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Hardcore Mode forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2is the ultimate immersive medieval experience, with fewer visual indicators, no compass or map location, and harder enemies. Perhaps the biggest feature, however, is the fact that playersmust select at least 3 negative Perks, exclusive to Hardcore Mode.
These Perks make certain aspects of the game harder. For example, stealth is more difficult with the Heavy-Footed Perk, and players will have to obtain more food with the Hangry Hungry Perk. While players can takeall 10 of these Hardcore Perks forKCD2for a true challenge, players simply looking to survive will want tochoose the 3 least harmful Perks.
Best (Least Harmful) Hardcore Perks For Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Menace - Doesn’t Impact No Crime Runs
The Menace Perk can be absolutely devastating, with players being punished for the rest of the game if caught committing crimes. However, formorally good playthroughswith no crime, it will haveabsolutely no effect.
If players don’t feel the need to hoard loot, then the Bad Back Perk isn’t too bad after all. Henry can carry plenty by default, and will often have atrusty steed to share some of the burden with. There are also a few Perks and other ways toincrease carrying capacity inKCD2.
Furthermore,picking herbs and mushrooms is not essential, as they can be bought or stolen from an apothecary. If Henry’s back gets strained, it willheal after a short while.
Picky Eater - Not Impactful If You Eat Food After Buying It
If players took the Picky Eater negative Perkalongside Hangry Henry, then they would certainly be in for a rough time with keeping Henry fed. However, by itself, it is one of the least impactful negative Perks. Simplyeat food after buying or stealing it, and you rarely need to hunt animals to survive. Honey is a great option as it is found for free and never spoils, while also boasting a high nutritional stat.
Bashful - Use The Sun & Stars For Directions & Bathhouse Girls Aren’t Needed
If players know the maps fairly well orlearn to navigate using the sun and stars inKCD2, then not being able to ask for directions and reveal Henry’s location shouldn’t be too big of a deal. The romance on offer at bathhouses is alsonot necessary, and Henry can still have his clothes washed here and get clean himself.
Themost difficult aspect of this Perkis arguably the reduction in Speech experience gain, as thisimportant stat can help Henry avoid many dangerous situations. However, by talking to more people, it will still level up to the usual levels eventually.
