Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has undergone several evolutions from the first game, which was released in 2018. One of my favourite changes has been the introduction of crossbows, which allow you to change the pacing of a fight and overwhelm an enemy with a single shot – provided you’re using the game’s best crossbow.
On my adventures across Trosky and Kuttenberg, I was able to find the Reinforced Heavy Crossbow quite easily. It’s a formidable weapon and the best crossbow in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Here’s my guide on how to track down this powerful weapon that, in the right hands, is a one-shot killer.
Find KCD2’s Best Crossbow
Relatively early on in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you’ll be offered a crossbow to learn the mechanics of the weapon, and not long after, you’ll have your own rudimentary crossbow to roll with. Before long, you’ll be wanting to upgrade, and there are no better crossbows in the game than the Reinforced Heavy Crossbow.
It takes an age to reload as it must be hand-cranked, but a single shot from this weapon – with the right bolt – can pierce even the toughest armour in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
It enables you to take down one enemy instantly when a fight kicks off, and if you’re able to get a vantage point over a camp, down an archery potion, and use the right skills, you can kill a couple of guards before needing to draw steel.
With that being said, the easiest spot to find the best crossbow in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is here:
When you reach the Kuttenberg region, you’ll need to head to this forested area near the Devil’s Den, which is one of the earliest locations you’ll explore in Kuttenberg. For reference, I arrived here around 30 – 35 hours into the game.
Here, you’ll find a Deserter living in a small hut. He’s not too tough to kill, and he’s worth the fight. Not only does he have some good items on his person, but in the hut, he has stashed a Reinforced Heavy Crossbow and a few bolts. As he’s an enemy and a lawbreaker, taking the crossbow won’t list it as a stolen item.
On the map, the location is named ‘Abandoned Shepherd’s Dugout’.
You will need to repair it slightly before it’s performing at an optimum level, though. For that, just use a Marksman Kit or find a carpenter.
Another Location for the Best Crossbow in KCD2
If you fancy more of a challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to find a Reinforced Heavy Crossbow during one of the game’s most intense missions – Taking French Leave.
During this quest, you’ll find yourself invading a fortress in a town called Maleshov. Once you’ve broken through a wall in the cellar to gain access to the guts of the fortress, proceed straight down the corridor and find a Hard locked door. If you can pick this lock, not only will you have a faster route to your objective, but you’ll find some top-tier armour and weapons.
Including, of course, a Reinforced Heavy Crossbow.
This weapon has 550 power in total, and the Field Crossbow, which is a middle-of-the-road weapon that you should have by this point, boasts just 350 power overall.
550 Power, Field Crossbow is just 350
That’s how to find the best crossbow in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Happy hunting!
For more Kingdom Come content, be sure to check out my quest guide for the mission ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls‘, and don’t forget to learn how to brew Saviour Schnapps
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