Poisoning Arrows and Bolts in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you might think that honor and knighthood are the only paths to take, but the game offers you plenty of options for how to tackle your adventures. Whether you prefer to charge in wearing armor, sneak around with a dagger, or concoct ruthless poisons for stealthy attacks, the choice is yours.

If you’re interested in the poison route, you’re in for a treat. You can apply poisons to your arrows and bolts, letting you shoot from afar into enemy camps or along castle walls, ensuring that your targets meet their fate. Here’s a detailed guide on how to become a master of stealthy takedowns with poisons.

How to Apply Poison to Your Arrows and Bolts in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

To use poisons in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, first locate the poison in your inventory. Choose it to apply, and you’ll see an option to select what you want to poison.

In addition to arrows and bolts, you can also poison various potions, foods, drinks, or melee weapons.

Pick the arrows or bolts you want to treat with poison, then decide how much poison to use, as this will determine how many poisoned arrows or bolts you can craft.

Stronger poisons will let you poison more arrows and bolts, whereas weaker poisons are less effective.

After applying poison to your ammunition, ensure you equip the poisoned arrows or bolts in your weapon slot instead of any remaining unpoisoned ones.

Best Poisons for Ranged Weapons in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

You can find various poisons in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, so understanding when to use each one is essential.

You can equip the same bow in different weapon slots with various poisoned arrows, giving you quick access to different options based on your strategy.

Bane	Bane will immobilize your target and slowly reduce their health over 30 seconds, depending on its potency. While it’s often better to apply it to food for a stealthy kill, it can work just as effectively on ranged weapons.
Lullaby	The name says it all—Lullaby puts enemies to sleep, rendering them unconscious for your own purposes. You might attack a formidable foe first to temporarily remove them from the fight or quietly bypass someone you want to avoid harming. If it’s an innocent bystander, food might be a gentler option.
Dollmaker Potion	In contrast to Bane, this poison is particularly effective with weapons. It can stop an enemy from running, reduce their weapon skills, and high-quality versions can also decrease health.

How to Get Poison in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

The simplest way to obtain poison and recipes is to check Apothecaries and Herbalists. They often sell these items, providing a reliable source compared to stumbling upon them by chance.

However, keep your eyes peeled when exploring storage containers in bandit camps, hunters’ lodges, and kitchens—you might just find what you need.

Some side quests may reward you with poisons relevant to your objectives, though these occurrences are rare. Remember the old saying: giving someone poison gives them one dose, but teaching them to make it means they can brew a whole stock!