Kingdom Come Combat - The most epic 1 v 4 I've ever had

I thought this was a really entertaining fight. Short swords always make for good clips.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
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[@youvebeengreeked]

Henry: *kills 3 out of 4 of the bandits, suffering very little damage himself and is clearly ready for more* That last dude: _”Is that all you’ve got?!”_

[@mikeumm]

Never let them see you sweat. Am I right? Haha

[@Pete-wj4wz]

This game is criminally underrated

[@jjjjames126]

Way to many ppl say it's to hard but I think it makes it good... except lockpicking

[@mikeumm]

@@jjjjames126 lockpicking isn't bad once you get the hang of it. I think this and Oblivion had the best lockpicking mechanics that actually required your mind/ a deft touch.

[@aaron9042]

@@mikeumm Ah the fond memories of trying to lockpick a Very Hard chest in Oblivion for twenty minutes only for it to have yarn and a sack of flour. Those were the days xD

[@attandusensuvari]

@@jjjjames126 lockpicking is awesome i think

[@VikingLord2000]

@@jjjjames126 use simplified lock picking. Makes it way more enjoyable.

[@Paguo]

My fight with these 4 was cinematic as fuck. It was in the dark of the night... I almost bled to death but successfully killed 2, while the other 2 ran off. When I was making my way down the hill, on the road towards Merhojed I saw the leader's body on the ground. The fucker bled to death while running away. I almost died there, but it felt amazing seeing the dynamic of that fight. Truly underrated game where every fight makes you lean towards the screen

[@mikeumm]

Fuckin A. That does sound like a good'n. I love when they runaway and you happen upon them dead after the fact.

[@Narad08]

😂

[@turhaturpa8186]

Impressive. Yes. I took their money and gave them false directions. Then choked the guy they left to guard me.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

i did the same :D although i killed the guy they left behind in a somewhat legit 1 v 1 after hamstringing him with an arrow first :D

[@dxdxdxdxdxd7125]

I took their money, lead them in a false direction, poked the man who they've left behind in the eye with the Piercer, separated them while they were running and killed one by one, looted their corpses and sold their loot to Peshek - ultimate humiliation

[@rzor1911]

@@dxdxdxdxdxd7125 lol I did almost the same lol

[@gilmer3718]

In one playthrough I told them Rattay and I successfully checked the speech roll, so they went off. A couple of days later, I actually saw them in Rattay and followed them and killed them.

[@FelixMerivel]

I took the money and told them I didn't know. Then legged it.

[@realbr1koo]

All fights feel so personal in this game. I would love to see more games like this, where an enemy really feels like a big deal, personally in my mind i created so many games like this, where everyday stuff would be a part of the gameplay, so a fight would be really something extraordinary and out of place, but not in a bad way. Suspense is always key.

[@mikeumm]

I loved the save system in this game for that reason. Because it did add weight to every encounter, knowing you might be spawning back at your bed. But if you're smart and prepared you theoretically should come out on top.

[@fieryjalapenos4442]

Yeah games like this are awesome. I know by the end, Henry is OP but for the most part, I am worried for his safety. One on one, I can handle nearly anyone within a minute or so. But once there are 3-4 people, I am generally not happy and look to get out of there. So many other games, you could just use some bullshit spell or some weird button combo and unleash some ridiculously powerful area attack but this game requires actual skills and problem solving. I love it.

[@user-ml1cj1nw4y]

@@fieryjalapenos4442I still remember the bandit camp with Hans when he got captured. It was an epic duel, each fight is a tactical battle. How many enemies, how armored, exits and vantage points and objects. I literally got so fed up with swordplay that I went Skyrim stealth archer and that shit smacks I remember having to put the effort the learn the draw range of my bow, effective distance, and where my “Reticle ” is because the bow has no reticle for aim assist. You have to learn where the maximum draw strength to fly straight.

[@fieryjalapenos4442]

@@user-ml1cj1nw4y it’s funny you say that because I did something very similar 😂.

[@user-ml1cj1nw4y]

@@fieryjalapenos4442 it’s because the sword combos are OP but you need to be able to pull em off. But it’s way easier to stand at the entrance of a camp or building and just pop shots off

[@raleighbrowder8493]

I remember this fight, it was sick. First time i ever beat more than 2 people at once. Once i beat these 4 i knew i had reached god status

[@nuspas]

Pfffft... try fighting 10 bandits with almost full plate armor at once :D

[@alfonzo254]

Are you serious? God status? Go to skallitz and fight everyone you see there. Do it. edit: hardcore mode

[@elhomo6406]

I remember when I did this fight I had the block bind confused. Forgot it was l1 and kept trying to block with l2, wondered why this fight was so hard.

[@alexschmidt443]

@@nuspas Got almost 50 hours. 2 Skalitz Bandits are already too much for me. I don't know if i just have bad luck or if the AI is that smart, but they always perfectly time their attacks. The second guy always flanks me, and always attacks me when i go for the guy in front of me.

[@en1ight375]

I the end, when Henry heavy armoured, it was fun to go alone in the bandit fort and gave them fury night. For me it was the most crazy moment, a road of dead men after the Henry. And when the bandit Head comes into fort, the reaction should be - whaaata hell...

[@alexjones9233]

Very nice. I didn't like the odds so told them where timmy was, killed the guy guarding me and then chased down the others before they could reach him. Killed 1 with a bow, had a 1v1 with another and then charged to the farm, where Timmy helped me kill the leader. Definitely not the most noble approach but got the job done 😅

[@fieryjalapenos4442]

I feel like I had an easy time because with this part. I also spent a lot of time training and doing side quest and just generally exploring the game before I really started pushing in on the main storyline. By the time I got to this point I had full plate armor and my strength was like 17 and I had Mutt and King Herod’s Sword. Also had all the sword combos unlocked. Had killed two of them before they even drew their weapons and they didn’t last long against Super Henry.

[@60D78RUK7]

@@fieryjalapenos4442 Train hard. Fight easy

[@ShaneFlett]

@@fieryjalapenos4442 you make me hope for another day lol

[@fewdozenz8941]

What I did with this was I killed the one guarding me, and then rushed off with my horse to Timmy to interrogate him, then it will tell you to report to Sir Radzig which happens to be really close to where Timmy is, so, I lured the bandits as they were coming to get Timmy to Sir Radzig's camp and had them all slaughtered by his soldiers 🤣

[@yhposolihP]

I kept watching the fight against the last guy over and over. That fight under the tree was a great ending.

[@mikeumm]

Thanks. If you liked this one you might like these other two that are two of my favorites that I've made. A 2 versus many kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX68d31sdpqniZY And a montage of mounted combat (sword and board) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHWkkoJqjbRrp80

[@AAACrazy]

As a dynasty warriors, A. creed player, the fighting system frustrated me but I was patient enough to master it. Believe me, more vulnerable your character is, more you pump your brain for solutions, which I enjoy. I'd run away if I confront 4 of enemies, even 2 of them is very difficult, especially a third one is shooting some f. King arrows. They do not die easily, you have to work for it, similarly everything in this game. I have seen one more unique game in the past, the original thief series made by looking glass studios and I am very happy to see such a game again. The game makes you feel how human you are, not a superhero. So because, I had never let a yielded opponent left alive because it made me put tremendous effort, only I steam off when I kill them :), great game.

[@JustAPakistaniGamer]

something i learned (40 hours in by now), every weapon behaves differently, had this fight been approached using a mace and a shield, a couple of perfect ripostes would have knocked them all on their backs, the sword is poor against armored opponents unless you are good enough to aim for weak exposed points and use combos. maces and axes are OP against armored targets, similarly archery once mastered can let you drop 2 out of 3 bandits that are running up to you. i recently won a 1 v 9, the last mission on the interloper series of activities, all heavily or lightly armored targets, dropped 3 of them just by running around with my horse and sniping with better penetrating arrows and a yew bow... took 1 of the 3 down with just one arrow to the face... dropped 2 more from horseback by charging and swinging with my mace and the rest i just riposted and knocked down while being surrounded 2v1 keeping the archer between myself and the other 2.

[@Dremons7]

Im replaying the game and just sighted four Cumans while fast travelling. Saved the game since they couldnt see me but couldnt beat them since I was still a chump. The leader in particular riposted everything and hammered me in the head every time, so I used my head and shot the captain from stealth with an arrow imbibed with poison I had just bought from the herb woman. He didnt fall immediately but he didnt hammer my ass with the sae intensity. The other cumans fell pretty easily

[@Leonscott80]

loved the "Oh hell no! you aint running away" moment haha

[@mikeumm]

No witnesses to report back to bandit command. (Not actually a thing but lol snitches get stitches)

[@Kona4404]

This game is really fun, finished it twice but almost had a mental breakdown on my first time playing 👍

[@JamesNalacar]

My first time was actually the most enjoyable time I've had in a game in a long time. But I guess that was because I was playing on the easiest difficulty

[@gilmer3718]

My first playthrough I never got masterstrikes and it was very difficult. The 2nd playthrough, I had masterstrikes and it was fairly easy.

[@Norinia]

Yeah, sucks early game when you need to ‘accept’ that you aren’t super amazing so back off bucko when shit’s hitting the fan. Like I kept being killed trying to save Theresa. Then I realized the game was only trying to make me whistle after the creeps and change their attention. It was specifically telling me, not to fight, just change their attention. Bruised my ego a bit lol

[@Posty-vw9jc]

Idk wtf is up with my game but in every video I see enemies seem to wait a bit and let you attack the enemies in front of you while the ones behind you don’t do much. In my game I get jumped by some dirty sheep farmers with clubs and scythes and they have me surrounded no matter how much I back peddle and start stun locking me to death

[@SharkWrestler]

Hardcore mode makes enemies more aggressive, so 3+ enemies tends to be this way. Ive had a constant issue with polearm users in hardcore, they somehow run at a full sprint behind me and then get a stunlock

[@mikeumm]

Need to keep your feet moving. And not always backwards. Sometimes the clinch is really useful to push a guy to make a hole and sprint through it then turn around ready to defend. You can masterstroke unseen attacks. For instance if you get grabbed by an enemy while sprinting, there is a good chance an attack is coming right after. You can masterstrike that attack if you time it right. It can also be done after hits and blocks provided they're not the last hit of a combo.

[@Truthbearsartlessness]

The peasants ganging up on you have been the hardest for me to fight. Sheer numbers over armor

[@Brother_O4TS]

Very accurate lol. Also halberds are OP in KCD so I'm not surprised

[@Thawyer]

YES!! I cant beat more then 2 people, these 4 are pretty much just run right into me, there is NOTHING you can do... and here, these guys seem to just wait infront of him, what is this, pussy-mode? I never started Hardcore

[@fameanims4221]

I managed to get into a spot under the staircase. The NPCs couldn’t walk there nor get close to you so I just used an arrow to take them out one by one. More later into the game, I could’ve beaten them wayyy easier.

[@michaelortiz1732]

i ran into the windmill and held block in a corner and the archer ended up killing 2 of the bandits for me

[@Suuulan]

This happened to me when I was spying in pribyslavitz. I killed the whole camp with bow and arrows.

[@plain_simple_garak]

I, too, use women with brooms as obstacles for my enemies

[@bluedemon4266]

This game is so pretty on the eyes. I never could have had myself play a FPS like this one until I tried KCD out. Beautiful game in every way. Henry is a very loveable character alongside Theresa.

[@nicholasthiongo]

Finally got to play this game this year. My trick is poisoning my weapons with bane. Most of my time in game is in brewing

[@BeezerWashingbeard]

Well that's no fun.

[@ero-samairianto625]

@@BeezerWashingbeard well, if you play in hardcore mode. Fun is number 2, number 1 is survive 😂

[@nwodepopulationcomingverys1288]

@@ero-samairianto625 then get better at hardcore mode Any difficulty in games is easy once you learn the game and the average player can do any difficulty lol

[@WigglyBro]

There isn't really any need to "get better" as a player. You just need to make Henry get better by grinding your stats for a few hours. And then even hardcore mode is rather easy as a level 20 Henry. This is because there's a numerical mechanic to the game that is subtle to most players but any experienced gamer, especially with RPGs or games of this genre, will have been able to see through that. The game is entirely stat dependent, from the dialogue system to the combat system. NPCs either spawn with stats lesser, equal, or greater than yours, to which you'll either be able to fight them and win, or they'll constantly block and master strike you instead. In the very beginning, obviously every NPC is going to have stats greater than yours which is why Henry will struggle against peasants wielding sticks as they dodge and parry you. But you'll notice, after you've leveled up a few times, Henry can 1hit KO those same peasants. It's really just that the combat system is counter-intuitive and the auto-targeting is janky and it turns a lot of players off. It's why only 65% of players (on Steam) played long enough to even join Radzik's garrison . . . and that's like the second main quest. At higher levels, you can literally just spam attack every NPC to death without needing much skill at all. I remember playing this quest, already rather overpowered as Henry, and dispatched two of the bandits before they could even draw their weaponry. Quickly killed another, and shot the last bandit with an arrow as he attempted to flee. Easy fight even on hardcore when you understand how exploitable the "realism" is.

[@themauiwaui]

Watching this video has been more helpful than any guide out there, cheers for that my man! I was getting frustrated by the damn auto-target-switching and crazy camera when enemies surround you, and almost considered having to drop the game at exactly this fight... I see now that you move so much more than I was doing, even sprinting through spaces between enemies to keep creating distance. I´ll practice more and God willing I'll make a proper knight of my Henry soon! Thanks again

[@mikeumm]

Dope. Thanks! Yeah movement is key. Knowing range is also very key. When dueling Captain Bernard in practice. Try to stay just at the edge of weapons range. When you want to attack step in. And in defense you have more time to react or can just step backwards and cause the attack to miss. If they get too close, clinch up and push em back. As far as technicality it wasn't one of my cleanest fights. I just really like how this whole scene played out.

[@freddym99]

Henry: *literally kills the leader within seconds* Bandits: t h a t ' s a l l y o u g o t?

[@VioletMilks]

Ah I remember this. I invested a skill in my speech tree just to persuade him that Timmy is in Rattay, then I murdered the one guy that was watching me.

[@ChillyCharizard006]

I just avoided combat, and as they ran away I came up behind them (they will ignore you) and crouched behind and stealth killed each of them without the guy in front noticing. Just like in the movies. It was epic.

[@mikeumm]

Ha yeah that's how I did it the first time. Lied about where Timmy was then picked them off one by one. Let the last guy get there to realize he's been duped and when he turned around it was just me waiting to fight him lol.

[@sweetnerevar7030]

The best thing about this game is how realistic armor feels

[@69Jackjones69]

This is a good one. I recently bought a PS4 again for the 3rd time and KCD and during this playthrough I smashed in the leader's head with a mace and then ran into the house and had a merry time macing my attackers. Using a mace inside the close confines of that house is ideal. I carry 3 weapons on me and employ one of the 3 depending on the circumstances: 1.Longsword against halberds and other long handled weaponry 2. Stinger against longswords, other shortswords and shorthandled weaponry 3. Ceremonial Mace against multiple plated up foes, large scale battles and in close quarters combat I wear the Zoul armor with a bouche shield

[@hehehoho3770]

i just waited for the 3 to start walking towards the farm, killed the one guarding me, then knocked out and killed the other 3 by sneaking after them

[@TheTimbs_]

I love how the woman stands there sweeping as a sword fight is going on.

[@Bateluer]

I have a feeling that the first time most players hit this fight, they get their butts kicked if they fight. My more experienced run, I spent hours in the training circle with Bernard before even starting the longer Neuhof investigation. I had perfect block and master strikes, wiped them with ease.

[@K31N0S]

In this confrontation here, I took the money in exchange for information. Waited for the 2 to leave while they left 1 to stay guard. Sneak killed him, chased the other 3 down. Made sure to fire at 1, to get only one to engage. Repeat until all of them killed

[@mikeumm]

I've probably done it just about every way you can do it. At this point. This last time I was under-leveled and wearing very little armour, like a neck guard, helmet, and gambeson and that's it. I thought maybe I could run and get to a better position but nope... 3 times I tried. So I told them where Timmy was. Killed the guy they left to watch me. Rode out a ahead of them. Talked to Timmy then he and I fought and killed the 3. Mirka is now working at my inn.

[@alexanderfalk00]

I accepted their offer. Three of them went while one stayed behind to guard me. Attacked that guy and followed the other three down towards the farm and took them out one by one, ultimately saving Timmy.

[@mikeumm]

That's what I did last playthrough... sorta. After dispatching the guy guarding me I rode past them to the farm and talked to Timmy, then when the other 3 arrived at the farm Timmy and I killed them.

[@alexanderfalk00]

@@mikeumm Pretty incredible how there are so many possible approaches to the missions in this game!

[@xgensean]

My 1st play through I didn't even have a weapon equipped so I punched that guy twice in the face and ran up the windmill and had a pirate of the Caribbean style sword fight.

[@jarosawpanek2979]

the big MOUTH down first like in real life haha!!

[@JTMConceptions]

I've been doing another playthrough of this game after a couple years, and just played this mission. I spent a good 10 hours in game straight up just training and grinding, making Henry OP for the beginning missions. Swooped by Skalitz where some guards and bandits were battling, helped finish off a couple, and looted some end-game gear 🙌. When I got to this mission I was all kitted out and fully trained. Needless to say, I went with the "I Doubt it." Dialogue option, chose the aggressive response where Henry basically dawgs the shit out of them, and then massacred the 4 of them in about 45 seconds. I've turned Kingdom Come Deliverance into my own medieval power fantasy 😂

[@mikeumm]

It's pretty easy to powerlevel and break the main campaign in terms of difficulty. However, there's always a random encounter hiding somewhere when you least expect it that will punish you for your hubris. Haha

[@Mantis-ti5ve]

"Hyper realistic combat" *thug leader gets chopped to ribbons for 10 seconds while his gang stares at Henry's back*

[@mikeumm]

I mean... it is kinda. They all had their weapons sheathed and Moorecock was still flapping his gums. It's called violence of action, and it can catch people off guard. Especially if they're more relaxed because they think they have the advantage. You see it all the time in videos where it's one against multiple people and the one wins. It's cause he got the drop on them with decisive action. But at the end of the day it's a video game and it wouldnt be much fun if you immediately got stabbed in the back.

[@Ali2969]

Henry: killed the bandits' leader instantly The bandits: that is all you've got?

[@mikeumm]

He's just excited cause he's the boss now... Briefly

[@Exmantika]

Watching that guy who was patronising you the entire time go down straight away was incredibly satisfying.

[@wakojako007]

Amazing video!

[@yeahno6053]

amazing how well the long sword works against unarmored opponents but than

[@emmortlom9143]

"only you don't have the upperhand"...I expected something more badass

[@mikeumm]

Maybe it would have been if his speech had been higher lol.

[@justsomerandompigeon5080]

“Epic 1v4” Heavily armored knight defeats unarmored buffoons.

[@mikeumm]

With the exception of my Brigandine, all my armour is pretty low tier in this clip. Soooooo not actually heavily armoured.

[@standooostandooo9195]

In this game one well trained and well armed knight is not even a challenge. 5+ peasants with no skill, armed only with axes are deadly threat. And thats why i love this game. Because your enemy actually utilises numerical superiority - unlike in Assasins creed where hostiles are just watching how you are elaborately slaughtering one of their comrades. Also as you witnesed they also know that you see only whats in fron of you - so there is no way of dodging or parying a blow from behind like in witcher.

[@lukeklo]

I told them where he was, then picked them off on the way. At least thats what i remember, i dont know if it worked though.

[@marcoalesi8163]

I told them where he was, killed the one guarding me and then quickly reached the other three on horse. Then it was so easy to mow them down one by one

[@kommissarantilus3742]

imagine a game where the NPCs actually run away when people are fighting close to them and they have not been alerted by the player making some crimes or things like that

[@mikeumm]

And then there's Black Peter. Makes me wonder if he's a figment of Henry's imagination lol

[@MiSt3300]

Not long ago I was ambushed on the way from Talmberk to Uzhitz by 4 cumans, one with a halabard. I was playing on hardcore of course, hence no fast travel. I managed to survive that situation and ended up with 3 health left. I was glad that the bathhouses were nearby. Anyways I got 700 groshen worth of loot from them so I wasn't complaining (;

[@mikeumm]

There is no better feeling in this game then getting jumped and making it out by the skin of your teeth. Especially if you haven't you haven't saved in a while. Obviously it sucks when you die and lose 30 minutes or an hours progress. But that's what makes winning those encounters so damn gratifying.

[@originalamerican9396]

First guy killed shows the importance of a helmet.

[@keto4366]

I love Henrys comeback! He is practically oozing convidence when he says his line!

[@aluccxxs7621]

I did this quest criminally under levelled and under equipped. I just sold out Timmy but I assassinated all of them on the way there, it's quite easy when they run in a conga line.

[@nolanolivier6791]

First time I got to that fight, I died in under 30 seconds; I proceeded to die 4 times in the same fashion. So I backtracked, built up my skills and got a better sword. Next time I killed them all in under a minute. As 4/1 fights go in KC:D, this one is comparatively easy. But yeah, that was pretty epic...

[@mikeumm]

Most of the main story fights, imo, are generally easier than the harder random encounters. Or some of the dlc fights can be rough too. Honestly, I think probably the 2 hardest enemies in the game, given their skill vs the skill level you will normally be at when you meet them... The two bandits the charcoal burners want to you to kill. Those guys are like the noob killing Darksouls boss of the game.... fuck Runt. Lol. I see those 2 guys give more people trouble more than anything. But yeah I just enjoyed how this scenario played out here. It was very swashbuckle'y

[@Cj.M9]

my first playthrough i just let them annihilate poor timmy because they scared me so bad

[@joanarbonamanera9022]

Well done I trenched on the mill stairs

[@mikeumm]

When it comes to survival, especially when outnumbered, there are no cheap tactics. I think.

[@RorytheRomulan]

Damn. Now if only I could memorize at least two of my combos without having to open my character menu.

[@carlmatalote490]

I didnt realise i was under leveled when i was on this mission good thing i “joined” them but instantly regret after raiding them 😂😂😂

[@zero5496]

Asked for money, and said I don’t know, proceed to take their lives too

[@tommichael448]

Good to see you did the same thing as me. Dishonorably dispatched the leader by stabbing him while he was still drawing his sword. First one down. I must have been more levelled-up than you because I managed to make lighter work of the other 3. I also had Mutt, who helps to keep one distracted when you're being mobbed and outnumbered.

[@mikeumm]

I was kind of low level, I think. I was kind of speed running to the rebuild of Pribyslavitz.

[@Skelldr]

A good tip is to stand right behind the windmill arms. They will have trouble getting to you

[@droopmasterflex2822]

Everytime I know I'm going to be out numbered I take aqua vilitas , rage, and embrocation potions and I just basically become the doom guy.

[@mikeumm]

Potions are powerful. Some of the potions that raise stats like Brivoj's Rage stop being effective when you reach max levels. I'm a fan of bucks blood, being on harcore with consumption.

[@droopmasterflex2822]

@@mikeumm thanks for the tip

[@lebki]

I was at such a stage of character development that there was no chance to fight them. So I told them what they wanted to know, then quickly strangled the thug guarding me and chased them away on horseback before they reached the Merchojeds. Interestingly, they only arrived in two, on the way they ran into guards and one fell off :D I think that's what makes this game so addictive. The multitude of solutions.

[@allanlomas5133]

Gotta love Henry

[@nobodyproud3607]

3:05 The woman sure got her priority right....

[@mikeumm]

Gotta keep that dirt swept...?

[@rel_9602]

When I played Skyrim for the first time I thought like: „if only a game exists like this, without fantasy or magic.. I would pay every price“. My dream became true !

[@JamesNalacar]

Man that intro cutscene of this fight is testament to the fact that if Warhorse Studios had a much higher budget, and they made KCD with the same love as they have now, this game would've achieved godliness. Imagine every exchange and minor chat in that game as cinematic as this cutscene right here. I already fucking love this game but had the cutscenes and chats been better, it would've shit on most games out there.

[@pajeetsingh]

"Come here lily liver".

[@ray-0249]

😂 bro the way I did it was hilarious, after he finished talkingI told him the guy was in rattay and got him suspicious then I asked for money he gave me 250 G then I told him I didn’t know anything and to stuff it. Then I said they didn’t have the upper hand and disengaged and ran to my horse that was idling by the tavern and got out of there with the location and few extra coin in my pockets. 😭😂

[@FlyingNova223]

I really like the look of your armour!

[@mikeumm]

Thanks! If you need to know what any pieces are I can list them.

[@Rachiuwu]

You can can give the location of Timmy and then ambush them when they left

[@Villpax]

As someone who owns a sword and has never been in a fight with it, I think I'm in a position to say a gun would have been useful there.

[@loganthesaint]

This was an approach I took after my third play through. My third attempt 😂 I went no armor, just leather. Focused on melee so much and the different weapons that a 1v4 scenario is nothing but easy unless they are heavily armored. I usually suffer no damage, especially if I know the battle is coming I can boost myself. I had so many save files for so many different scenarios just for training. Memorizing the combos will save your life. However, my bow skills are outrageous. When I first realized how difficult the bow was I knew I had to master it. If I sneak, a 1v4 fight doesn’t happen, instead I’ve probably killed one, wounded two severely, and I now have a sword ready. Or I poisoned their food 😂

[@seankrake4776]

My favorite part is mirka just not caring in the slightest about this epic fight

[@mikeumm]

At least not until she's literally in the middle of it haha

[@Dejavu11711]

Ah I see you're the scaremaker one I'M with you

[@masterticcu]

Gave a like for chasing the rat bastard. I always chase them down

[@mikeumm]

In my head cannon he was gonna go rat me out to Runt. Snitches get stiches. No survivors.

[@harris6062]

I'm still not great at the combat system (partly because I keep going for the stealthy path) so when I got to this bit and couldn't talk my way out of it, I opted to 'sell-out' Timmy in exchange for some money. After the three other guys left I tried to stealth kill the first guy and failed, but managed to kill him easily enough with my sword since on failed stealth kills NPCs start out just using their fists. I then chased after the other three guys and; stealth killed one of them on the road with a wayfarer only like 30 feet behind me; stealth killed Moorcock on the outskirts of the village as he went to pass through it; then failed to stealth kill the last guy but managed to finish him off with my sword. This was after having to reload back to that point after I failed the Waldensians quest because I took too long to start doing it. The first time I got to this point I actually managed to stealth kill all four guys before they got to the Kolben farm. Pretty cool. Also, I think it's possible for Timmy to be killed if you take too long to go see him after Moorcock has been killed? I ran off to do the Waldensians quest after killing these guys and then went back to the Kolben farm quite a while later and there were 2 bandits there attacking a woman.

[@nathanpierce2541]

My first successful fight the leader threw a swing up the back of one of the back of a lightly armored comrade, and as i was back pedaling i managed to press a advantage cleaving Morcocks head killing him the next two were a bitch as the last guy tried flanking me constantly till i brought his friends health low and he surrendered leading to a more honorable 1 v 1 with flank master supreme i had fun tearing him apart

[@DRNGDGMR]

I am doing this for my first on hardcore and I just got thru this fight. They had given me my ass like 10 times until I learned you could just run away and fight them while they're infront of you

[@bigibos]

Heh, i escaped on horse couse i was very low in combat skills :D

[@slacksviii9824]

What i do with these guys is give them wrong directions then run them down while im on horseback

[@BamMatt19]

Well done

[@mikeumm]

Fighting with just a short sword is not a highly recommended tactic. It is however, lots of fun.

[@kingbranden1369]

After beating the game twice on hardcore I actually think "just a short sword" is the best set up if we're not counting pole arms. The Stinger is the best non-pole melee weapon in the game and the best way to fight with it is perfect blocks and thrusts to the head. On horseback it can take out high level plate armored bandits in 1-2 hits and you can hit pretty reliably with practice. Plus if you're not maxing out the brightness you're always going to want a hand free for torches so you can see where you're going.

[@mikeumm]

@@kingbranden1369 I usually head to the inn or home when the sun starts setting. Don't travel much at night, unless for story. And if you don't need a torch, then there's no real reason to use a SS and no shield. Other than for fun.

[@kingbranden1369]

@@mikeumm There is a reason though. Visibility. The shield tends to block off a sizable chunk of the screen and that's especially problematic if you have a full helm on. The shield is only really useful if you're doing normal blocks or dealing with archers. Since perfect blocks are so powerful you should always be doing those instead of normal blocks. I personally think of shields as an RP thing. Use one if it looks cool, but otherwise it's pretty much just useless weight.

[@mikeumm]

@@kingbranden1369 shield can auto blocks unseen attacks. Allowing for a follow up Master strike on the subsequent hits. I have never had an issue with visibility with armour, shield, or both. I think if you don't lock on and keep the cursor moving it negates any reduction in visibility. You just get used to doing it. It blocks arrows even if it's on your back. I don't travel at night unless I absolutely have to so I never ever use a torch. Like not even in towns lol. I just give guards a wide berth. To me there is literally no downside to using a shield. And historically most people will agree. Lol

[@motionpablo]

do the game gives you a bonus of speed or stamina if you don’t use a shield? other than look super cool I never found a reason to use just a sword

[@mikeumm]

There is a threshold based on Henry's stats where X amount of weight will start to affect his speed. It applies to all worn equipment. Armour, weapons, shield, and arrows.

[@LH2608]

Woah. That's a cool look you got going on there. I was trying a silver-green approach myself. Where's the scarf and shirt from if you don't mind me asking...

[@mikeumm]

Well the scarf i think you can buy at the tailors. If not loot... like everything else. I'm actually not sure what tunic I'm wearing here. My favorite it the Long Linen shirt in black. Which mayyyy be what I'm wearing here... it's hard to tell. Anyway the long black linen shirt can almost only be found at a bandit camp a little west of Pribyslavitz

[@LH2608]

@@mikeumm I'm shocked you replied so quickly. Thanks! Yeah the green scarf is just really rare. No damn tailor sells it and I'm having to break into every house I see to find it. It's a damn quest in itself. Thanks again.

[@mikeumm]

@@LH2608 heck yeah.👍 I like talking about this underrated gem of a game. It's legit my favorite of all time, I think. Shit, now I'm on a quest for a green scarf and pointy hat. Along with the long yellow Leipa waffenrock with the black crossed laurels inside of a square boarder.

[@astrosloth6342]

If only i had more plate armor at the time, id probably be able to take them

[@LuizGuilherme-xx1nv]

Henry "fighting to the death against 4 guys" Mirka *casually sweeping the ground*

[@mikeumm]

That's why I always want her for my tavern in Pribyslavitz. She's a super dedicated employee. Lol

[@nickhaynie5980]

I like Henry's outfit in this video

[@mikeumm]

Thanks!

[@nickhaynie5980]

@@mikeumm I also wear the dark Aachen brigantine

[@mikeumm]

@@nickhaynie5980 I really like some of the Lord of Lepia armour set. This mismatch here is probably my favorite set to put together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5fWdqGfaZyrfLM

[@Eloridas]

I got up the stars beside the mill, so the had to fight me one by one.

[@chappy2121]

It took me a few attempts to get past this. In the end I just fucking legged it far enough that they couldn't spook my horse😂

[@eMKeaL]

I would like to know how did you turn off the HUD on console and why the game doesn't lock on automatically like it does for me. There are no options to change that in the game.

[@mikeumm]

Hardcore mode gets rid of most of the UI. And also makes the game harder. As for the lock on, it still is on. I just stay in soft lock so that I can slip targets easier.

[@TheMadMax1000]

You have to hit tab to unlock from the current enemy.. like when another dude closes in on the flanks you can stab him

[@mikeumm]

Hmmm...Can't seem to find "tab" on my Playstation controller On a con you can break lock if in soft lock by double flicking then holding a direction. Or if you're already guarding that side... just hold the stick in that direction. Let it go over someone's chest and it relocks.

[@TheMadMax1000]

@@mikeumm Pretty crazy to see it on Playstation... who knew

[@mikeumm]

@@TheMadMax1000 bought the game day one on a base ps4. Now playing on a ps4 pro. Despite all the goofy jankyness I have no regrets. KCD is one of my favorite games of all time. I have 1500 hours as per the games stats. But the real number is probably over 2k. Would I like to play on a PC? For sure. But that's for another time. I'd still use a controller though. Combat feels so good.

[@TheMadMax1000]

@@mikeumm Right on, enjoy

[@mikeumm]

@@TheMadMax1000 I shall be patiently waiting for sequel.

[@rajgill7576]

bro 5v1 with cumans never felt so good as this game

[@mikeumm]

It's what keeps me playing this game. Almost every battle feels like a hard earned victory.

[@rajgill7576]

@@mikeumm Dude with like 50 hours in, I JUST started using a bailiffs mace as my weapon and armored knights fall like flies now!

[@b3ygghsas]

@@rajgill7576 When I first started the game I wanted to be a knight and use swords, sure they are good against road bandits and rabble, but I kept having my ass kicked against cumans and brigands, then I discovered the bailiff's mace, I never touched my sword again

[@rajgill7576]

@@b3ygghsas Yea armor crushing is essential

[@Nik2555]

How do You hit them with the punches and stuff when they get too close? Seems they always do it to me

[@mikeumm]

When you get close enough, you will automatically engage in a clinch, in the clinch press one of the attack buttons or the kick button to perform a push back. The stab is the shortest knock back, the kick in the mid, and the slash is the furthest push back. Being successful is determined by timing, yours and your enemy's strength stat, whether or not you have the Clinch Master perk, and a dice roll on top of all that.

[@kaiser1301]

@@mikeumm For anyone who reads this, there is something called "master hits" Bernard will teach you this. You press defence and attack at the same time and this makes fight everytime

[@mikeumm]

@@kaiser1301 actually to master strike you only need to press block at the correct time. No need to press attack.

[@jarosawpanek2979]

you know what this is incredible in real life 4 armed well trained men vs one (me) (you) this is scary

[@IAmbloodfyAwesome]

I asked him to pay me and I ran with the groschen xD

[@mikeumm]

Ha slick!

[@juliustetevano6113]

Coolest fight I've seen on youtube

[@mikeumm]

Aw thanks! Be sure to check out some of my other KCD videos like the Mounted combat montage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHWkkoJqjbRrp80 Right now I'm all about this Skater XL and making skate video parts.

[@juliustetevano6113]

@@mikeumm thanks bro. This video convinced me to buy this game I'm waited for it to install now :D

[@mikeumm]

@@juliustetevano6113 awesome! Hope you enjoy it and let some of the jankyness of it all slide. Hopefully their next game will be really dialed in. Gotta support the small developers willing to go out on a limb and try something different, I think.

[@Ben-kt7hz]

Can't believe it's been out this long and still so underrated. Was wondering what level you were at this point? You look more decked out that I was at this point.

[@mikeumm]

Dunno... somewhere around 8-10 I would guess

[@user-wz7kq2iy5e]

Finally decided to get this game, a bit worried though because I suck at combat in games

[@mikeumm]

Nice! One of my favorite games of all time. The combat imo is actually awesome. But know that your dude Henry suuuccckkks at first. Don't worry about fighting people at first. You're not meant to. Without spoiling anything, at a certain point you'll be asked to meet a guy named Nightingale in the afternoon. It makes it sound like they want you to meet him THAT day... You don't have to. You can put it off indefinitely. Meeting him is a main trigger for the main quest. However, right before you meet him is probably the best place to stop and take some time to get acquainted with the game. You can go and train combat skills, do some side quests, whatever. And if you meet him right away you'll miss the chance and will be kinda locked in to the MQ.

[@mikeumm]

Also, think of the leveling system...at least as it pertains to fitness and combat skills... As the opposite of every other game you've played. The game purposely handicaps you when it comes to fighting. Level 20 in warfare and such is not I'm a combat god... It's omg I finally have 1 to 1 control over my guy and am no longer feeling like I'm fighting in a bad dream. Perks are what give you an edge over enemies. Your levels are like removing weighted clothes.

[@syabilnaqiuddinshalizam5022]

Fellas in merhojed

[@user-ct1zo2ri2c]

It was easier to run into the house, stand in the doorway and fight there, not allowing yourself to be surrounded.

[@asherdayne6157]

these four😂 were the first time i fought multiple bandits in this game and i was worried cause i was a noob but somehow i managed to kill all of them without much issue. after the longsword guy the others were not much of an issue

[@mikeumm]

Training and leveling are so big in KCD. I fought these guys once... knowing what I was doing... bit Henry was such ass and ill equipped that I just died almost immediately.

[@pantherxdoesit3425]

Damn!!

[@hardy841001]

Fight was as good as I fight when drunk

[@Jagger-Tyr_13]

Me: "That shit was sick, who taught you that shit?!" You: "must be this Super Devil Juice dad gave me" Me: "Super Devil Juice?! Gimme that little girl!!!"

[@mikeumm]

Uhhhh... what?

[@kiki_de]

Someone skipped training hours with Bernard...

[@LowResCatExplosion]

How are you moving around so fluidly? When I play this game Henry adamantly refuses to look away from the one enemy he's focused on even if more are flanking me

[@mikeumm]

Liberal use of the sprint button. Also I stay in soft lock. On a controller if you double tap and hold right stick in a direction it will break lock in that direction.

[@hardboiled6948]

In my first playthrough i took the money like an honest christian and fled on my horse....lol

[@b1l12]

How do you run past them, every time I try to even run away from someone they catch me and f*** me up. Like, everytime.

[@mikeumm]

First of all you need your Agility and Vitality leveled a bit and fast sprinter perk. Next stop and start. If you're backpeddling constantly and then try to run forward you're going to be very close to them. If you instead stop for a beat, causing them to slow up, then take 2 steps back and then rush forward towards a gap, you'll have given yourself some space. Another reason for this is as you backpeddle the enemies bunch up, as you slow they start to fan out. So by slowing or stopping you let the enemies fan out and create gaps. And you don't run into them as they're fanning out. Also use space created by winning clinches or masterstrikes. Or wear armour, take the boar perk, bump into one while sprinting. This can interrupt their ability to tackle. I dunno how it is on normal these days. But on hardcore you can be tackled from any direction if you are not locked on to anyone.