How to Stealth Kill in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Whether or not you’re playing as a stealth-focused build in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, it’s a good idea to learn how to do a Stealth Kill.

Stealth Kill is one of the Perks of the “Stealth” Skill in this game. That’s kind of a mouthful, isn’t it? Anyway, this Perk allows you to swiftly kill any foe while remaining undetected. However, you’ll need the right equipment to do it and you’ll also need to deal with your targets struggling to escape.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to secure a successful Stealth Kill!

How to Stealth Kill | Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

The first thing you need to attempt a Stealth Kill in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is to have a Dagger. You should get a Dagger for free very early on in the main questline, but you can also purchase them from various NPCs. Blacksmiths always have them available. Also, for the sake of Stealth Kills, all Daggers are equal.

Once you have a Dagger, equip it in your inventory. It will take up a unique slot, separate from your standard weapons.

Next, sneak up behind the person you wish to Stealth Kill. It’s not necessary to crouch, but it can help you remain undetected. Either way, you should see the prompt to Stealth Kill in the bottom right corner of the screen. You’ll have to hold LT (Xbox), L2 (PlayStation), or F (PC).

Shortly after you press the input, Henry will grab his victim from behind. When this happens, look for an icon of blue crossing swords. Press RT (Xbox), R2 (PlayStation), or Right Mouse Click (PC) as soon as you see this icon. Time it properly to overpower your victim and kill them. Fail to press it in time and they will counter your Stealth Kill attempt.

Do note that success is also somewhat dependent on your Stealth Skill level. If it’s too low, you might fail the Stealth Kill no matter what you do. Conversely, leveling up Stealth also makes the timing more lenient. Also, the “One Way or Another” Perk makes it so that targets who escape your Stealth Kill attempt will suffer stat penalties. It can help fight them!

That’s all there is to know about how to perform a Stealth Kill in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! Make sure to read our combat guide as well so you’re ready to defend yourself after a failed attempt.