
This combat system can be pretty tricky, so just practice and eventually you will get the timing down. Don’t beat yourself up if you do end up getting hit, as this is going to happen sometimes regardless. If they strike diagonally, there is a good chance that opponent will then try to slash upwards from that side. Try to predict their movements and block accordingly. This may take some practice, especially since most soldiers or bandits will chain multiple strikes.

It’s up to you to visually determine where the enemy will launch their attack from. However, Kingdom Come Deliverance won’t directly tell you where someone’s strike will come from. That way if they strike from above you can hit the left bumper and block their blow. If an opponent has their blade raised up high, you’ll want to shift your blade so it’s also in the upright position. Where you actually block is tied to the five-pointed star icon that appears on the enemy you’re fighting. To simply block just hold the left bumper which causes Henry to raise his arms slightly and absorb incoming blows. You will learn to block very early on in Kingdom Come Deliverance, as there is a high chance you’ll get in a fist fight with a drunk. Blocking every blow will take a lot of skill and practice, even for skilled players. This is easier said than done as foes will attack quickly and often with multiple strikes. Given how dangerous battles can be, it’s critical that you master the art of blocking so you can minimize your damage taken.

Whether you’re skulking through the shadows or talking it up with nobles, eventually you will find yourself in a sword fight.
