How to Make Money in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Guide
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Money, or Groschen, is essential in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Without it, you’ll struggle to buy weapons, armor, food, and other essentials. Unfortunately, Henry starts off completely broke. To survive, you’ll need to find ways to earn, steal, or gamble your way to a small fortune.
Here’s a complete guide on the best ways to make money in KCD2.
Loot and Sell Armor
One of the easiest and most profitable ways to make money is looting enemies. Every time you take down a bandit, soldier, or unfortunate soul who picked a fight, check their gear.
Armor and weapons sell for a good amount, especially once you start finding metal helmets, gauntlets, and chest plates.
Groschen can often be looted directly from bodies.
Bandit camps are filled with valuables like rings, necklaces, and expensive cloth items.
Tip: Keep the best gear for yourself and store extra loot on your horse for selling later. If you don’t have a horse yet, consider getting one—or stealing one (see below).
Steal and Sell Horses
If you want quick money, stealing and selling horses is a solid option.
Where to find horses:
Abandoned after bandit ambushes
Villages and camps where no one is watching
Stables, though these are high risk
Where to sell stolen horses:
Horse Handler Mikolai at the Nomad Camp (pays around 25% of the horse’s value)
Fence Whitebeard, a trader who deals in stolen goods
Since you can’t sell stolen horses at regular traders, you’ll need to use fences who buy illegal goods.
Tip: Always check for witnesses before stealing a horse. If you’re seen, your reputation will drop, and you may face fines or jail time.
Find Hidden Treasure
Treasure hunting is a safe and profitable way to make money.
Treasure maps can be bought from traders, found in bandit camps, or earned from quests.
They lead to Groschen, valuables, skill books, and high-tier gear.
Innkeepers often provide rumors about treasure locations if you ask them.
While some treasure spots are easy to find, others require careful searching. If you get stuck, guides and maps can help you locate them.
Brew Potions, Blacksmith, and Hunt
If you want a less violent way to make money, consider:
Alchemy: Gather herbs for free, brew potions, and sell them to traders.
Blacksmithing: Earn Groschen by repairing or crafting weapons and armor. The story introduces you to Blacksmith Radovan, who can help you learn.
Hunting: A bow and arrows allow you to hunt for meat and animal hides, which can be sold for profit.
These methods won’t make you rich overnight, but they provide a steady income without hurting your reputation.
Win at Archery Contests and Dice
Gambling and competitions can be risky but rewarding.
Dice:
A game of luck and strategy where you bet Groschen.
Use weighted dice to increase your odds of winning.
Can be played in taverns and camps against NPCs.
Archery Contests:
Require skill instead of luck, making them a safer bet than dice.
Found at places like the quarry below Trosky Castle.
Winning grants prize money and sometimes rare items.
If you’re skilled with a bow, archery is a consistent way to earn money without gambling it all away on dice.
Final Tips
Sell to the right traders: Some merchants pay more for specific goods.
Improve your Speech skill: Better haggling means higher selling prices.
Keep an eye out for high-value items: Rings, necklaces, and rare loot can be sold for big Groschen.
Manage your inventory: Carry too much and you’ll be slowed down, making you an easy target.
By mixing and matching these money-making strategies, you’ll go from penniless peasant to well-funded warrior in no time.
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