KCD: Best Heavy Stealth Armor Guide (2024)

[@whenyoudownrng]

there are a few adjustments i would make, some personal preference and some are objective improvements 1) if i'm not carrying st. george's, the sword i would carry is the shortsword stinger. the stab damage is the single highest damage value in the game, and you WILL one hit any enemy that isn't wearing a faceplate, and even then you're going straight through it probably 3-4 times out of 10 2) like the other guy mentioned, the ring you get for intimidating the hood-wearing charcoal burner in Besmirched is better for stealth on account of 0/0/0 3) the leather boots are objectively better than the quiet dark shoes or silent shoes. with max maintenance and its benefits, which you should have approximately 15 minutes after leaving skalitz, they have 0 noise and are lower in both conspicuity and visibility after you repair them 4) i prefer the padded chausses to the mail ones, the noise difference isn't that severe, only 2 or 3 points, but you so rarely get hit in the legs (in my experience it literally only happens on horseback) that i don't think the extra protection is worth any stealth reduction. for this same reason, most stealth-focused players also leave out leg plate entirely, but i personally don't 5) the magdeburg plate pauldrons seem to be bugged as of the time of writing this, and they get a massive boost from the benefits of padding compared to normal armor. after you repair them, they have little to no effect on your stealth, and are massively more protective than the simple plate ones

[@Lexi-vl5eh]

Looking good. You have the best armor guides on KZbin.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Glad you like them!

[@ParryThis]

I love to go for a medium heavy, stealth archer build. Very versatile in this game.

[@Dare_To_Game]

I agree. it's almost always what i end up going with.

[@carinasmirnoff1780]

Really well done. I love how it looks great, offers great protection, and is super stealthy.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Glad you like it!

[@HenryKobyla1407]

I love this type of armor guide. Very informational and cool.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Imman1s]

Hmm... why a silver ring when you could use the anonymous ring from the Besmirched quest that gives small stealth bonus?

[@Dare_To_Game]

To be honest, it's been so long since i've finished that questline, i forgot it existed.

[@stargatefan10]

Well done. this might be the best i've ever seen for a Jack of All Trades.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Thank you very much. Glad you like it.

[@KusanagiRyuji]

Yo mate good video guide you had there, I've been playing this great game for 2 months and getting hook already 😅. About your stealth set I found that Leather Boots are actually better than Dark Silent Shoes it also gives more protection in combat. Another things i don't like with the Black Hood but instead I using Dark Combat Jacket which are more protective but also less visible and less noise (you can get better stats if you have Saville Row, Stuffing, and Well Groom sub-skill from Maintenance).

[@Dare_To_Game]

Very very interesting. I may have to give them a try and see for myself how much better the performance is.

[@stanettiels7367]

Thanks for the guide, mate.

[@Dare_To_Game]

No problem 👍

[@KCCOmug]

I'm planning on replaying KCD before II releases and this will likely be my build. Maybe put some fancy stuff away for high end missions. I like the idea of Henry as a bit of a Rake.

[@oalkie]

Try it with mods

[@heroicxidiot]

idk if you still do outfit requests but I'd like to see you do an upgraded version of Henry's starting outfit (Red scarf, green shirt, olive hose, old boots). From Peasant to Nobleman, following the same colors(Red, green, olive)

[@yvinnthon4566]

Very good & informative video as always. You said you did not favor a helmet with a visor when using your bow, but surely the visor only come down when you draw your sword, right? Right? I use the Lords of Leipa Houndskull myself, a very cool look! (Also, this weekend i just got the achievement for 50 headshot enemies. It was not easy, i tell ye! Keep up the good work, good sir knight! 🤓👍

[@Dare_To_Game]

You are correct. Visor only comes down when using melee weapons.

[@luchoman91]

Hey! Awesome armor guide! I need to watch more of these guides to learn more setups, you have quite the arsenal! I want to ask for clarification. At the end of the video you say you can get your Charisma higher by visiting the bath house (to get the Alpha Male temporary perk) or getting freshly rested. Could you explain what you meant by "getting freshly rested?" Also I just discovered while looking this stuff up on the KCD Fandom page, you can get the Smitten temporary perk by going out with Theresa after completing Courtship which gives +3 Charisma for the same duration as the +2 Charisma Alpha Male! This was added to the game alongside A Woman's Lot. Just thought I'd add that!

[@Vincent-yp7ky]

Love your outfit guides ! Idk if you still do request but I would love to see your take on a Witcher type of outfit 😁

[@FlowStateGaming57]

This seems like Griff Gaming’s armor. Nevertheless great video!

[@ThomasSorensen1]

Damn I'm a new player and I'm overwhelmed with all the armor I've looted/stolen leveling up stealth. Dunno where to start/what to keep. This sounds like what will suit my intended playstyle very well, and allow me to clear out all the extra stuff I have for Groschen instead of cluttering up my chest!

[@mattt233]

Is there a way to damage the hose or mail chausses underneath the outer ones? I'd think those would also help bring things down even more.

[@HurriShane00]

I've been waiting for this video. You did an amazing job. Does it matter what gauntlets you use? Because I don't want to use the Lords of Leipa gauntlets. I have them, I just don't want to use them. Does the Lords of Leipa have higher Charisma stats and other gauntlets and lower visibility?

[@joerobb765]

Thats funny. The last playthrough i did last year on hardcore i ended up with the EXACT setup except leather gloves and sinew bow

[@theperson7718]

Are you using a mod to amp your arrow damage? I ask cause my better piercing arrows are only doing 75 damage and I'm level 20 in bows. Thanks in advance.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Nope, no mods active in this playthrough. Just a good bow, better piercing arrows, and level 20 bow, level 20 strength, level 20 agility, etc.

[@mochabanjo]

So where can you get all this armor and weapons?

[@GoodLuckDuck-si6zr]

Where did you get that Dark brigadine variant?

[@DeutzFarmer96]

Lol, a Stealth Archer, how original...Every medieval game turns into that for me, no matter what.

[@Dare_To_Game]

It's not every one for me. Just the ones where stealth and archery are viable options.

[@Crazy_Gamer_OG]

I think the Heavy Stealth set up by Griff Gaming is a bit better than this one, but it's still pretty good.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Wow. betrayal of the highest caliber.

[@Lawrance_of_Albania]

I have an idea for armour, can i share it?

[@salkey3987]

YEET

[@Dare_To_Game]

YOTE

[@orion-qt6jl]

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[@Dare_To_Game]

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[@apexfenix9623]

We meet again kermit the frog

[@orion-qt6jl]

yo i think there is a padded coif variant that is better than the one you have this one is 13/13 the one i remember is 11/12

[@Dare_To_Game]

You definitely could be right.

[@BiatainSilicon5x5]

for some reason you sound like ernie from sesame st

[@stanettiels7367]

Yo.

[@Dare_To_Game]

Yo.

[@silasbob9735]

Why are you showcasing broken gear? Also you character puts up visor for bow combat. Weird misinformation

[@PsyTramper]

It´s broken so he can repair it and increase stats even further. He does explain that in the video.