Getting Your Gear Back in Kingdom Come: Deliverance: A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, you absolutely get your stuff back in Kingdom Come: Deliverance! However, the “how” and “when” are often dependent on the specific situation that relieved you of your precious gear. The game features multiple instances where Henry might find himself separated from his armor, weapons, and hard-earned groschen. Understanding these scenarios and the methods to recover your belongings is crucial for a smooth and immersive playthrough.

When You Lose Your Gear

Throughout your journey in 15th-century Bohemia, Henry will face situations that necessitate the temporary or even permanent loss of his possessions. These situations usually include:

• Imprisonment: Being caught committing crimes (or even being falsely accused!) can land you in jail, confiscating all your belongings.
• Story-Driven Gear Loss: Certain quests, like escaping Talmberg early in the game, force you to leave behind your equipment.
• Stealth Missions: Some missions require you to infiltrate locations undercover, demanding you ditch your heavy armor to blend in.
• Unfortunate Encounters: Getting knocked unconscious by bandits or Cumans can lead to them looting your corpse.

Retrieving Your Gear: A Step-by-Step Guide

The method for getting your gear back varies depending on the circumstances of its loss:

1. From Prison:

   • Negotiation: The simplest (and often most expensive) option is to bribe the guard. Depending on your crime and standing, a few hundred groschen can secure your freedom and the return of your items.
   • Serving Your Time: You can choose to serve your sentence. While it’s the cheapest option, it also drains your stats and can lead to hunger. Upon release, your belongings will be waiting in a chest near the jail cell.
   • Escape: If negotiation fails, and you’re unwilling to serve time, escaping is an option. Look for weaknesses in the cell, bribe a guard, or pick the lock (if you have lockpicks). Once free, you’ll need to locate the chest containing your confiscated items, usually in the guardhouse. Be prepared for a fight!

2. Escaping Talmberg (Early Game):

   • This is a mandatory gear loss as part of the story. After escaping, you have a couple of options for recovering some of your belongings:
     • Zbyshek’s Advice: Zbyshek suggests finding your own way out and recovering your things yourself. You can either knock out a guard and steal lockpicks to open the chest holding your gear or find Sir Erik’s trunk keys, hidden underneath the barrel on the right side of his desk.
     • Completing the main questline will eventually lead you back to Talmberg, where you can reclaim more of your lost items.

3. Losing Gear to Bandits/Cumans:

   • Looting the Corpse: If you were simply knocked out and looted, finding your attackers and looting their corpses is the most direct way to reclaim your possessions. Use your map and memory to retrace your steps to the location where you were ambushed.
   • Checking Bandit Camps: Bandits often return to their camps after robbing travelers. Searching these camps might reveal your stolen goods.
   • Accepting the Loss (Sometimes): Realistically, there are moments where gear is irrecoverable. Accept the loss, learn from the experience, and move on. This can be frustrating but adds to the game’s realism.

4. Stealth Missions:

   • These missions usually have a designated chest or storage location where you can retrieve your gear after the infiltration is complete. Check your quest log for details.

Essential Tips for Preventing Gear Loss

While losing gear is sometimes unavoidable, here are some tips to minimize its occurrence:

• Avoid Crime: This seems obvious, but staying on the right side of the law significantly reduces your chances of imprisonment.
• Train Your Skills: Improving your combat, stealth, and speech skills makes you less vulnerable to ambushes, guards, and difficult conversations.
• Carry Lockpicks: Lockpicks are invaluable for escaping jail or opening chests containing your stolen belongings.
• Plan Ahead: When engaging in risky activities (like exploring bandit-infested areas), consider leaving your best gear at home or storing it in a safe location.
• Save Regularly: Save often! This allows you to reload to an earlier point if something goes wrong and you lose valuable equipment.
• Invest in Good Armor: The Zoul armor is arguably the best set in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, offering pieces in Helmet, Body Plate, Arm Armor, and Leg Plate slots. It has the best Helmet and Body Plate in the game.

FAQ: Getting Your Stuff Back

Here are 15 frequently asked questions related to gear recovery in Kingdom Come: Deliverance:

1. Can I get my sword back after the Homecoming quest?

No, the sword featured on the game’s box art becomes unobtainable after the “Homecoming” quest, except through the use of console commands.

2. Where is the chest with my belongings when I get arrested?

The location varies but is typically within the jail or guardhouse. Look for a chest marked as “Confiscated Items”.

3. What happens if I can’t find the bandits who stole my gear?

If you can’t locate the bandits, the gear is likely lost permanently. Focus on acquiring new equipment.

4. Is there a way to prevent being looted when knocked unconscious?

No, there’s no guaranteed way to prevent being looted. Improving your vitality and wearing better armor can reduce the likelihood of being knocked out in the first place.

5. Can I store my gear in a safe location?

Yes, you can store items in chests at owned properties (like the Huntsman’s house in Talmberg after completing “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”) or rented rooms.

6. Does the gear in my horse’s saddlebags get confiscated if I’m arrested?

Yes, items stored in your horse’s saddlebags are also confiscated upon arrest.

7. What happens to my gear if I die?

If you die, you respawn at the nearest church or friendly location. Your gear remains on your corpse, which you can return to loot. However, be careful – corpses eventually despawn.

8. Can I pay someone to recover my stolen gear?

No, there are no specific NPCs who offer gear recovery services in the game.

9. How long does it take for corpses to despawn?

The despawn time for corpses varies but is generally within a few in-game days.

10. Can I improve my chances of escaping jail?

Yes, increasing your agility, stealth, and lockpicking skills will improve your ability to escape.

11. What should I do if I accidentally sell a valuable item?

If you accidentally sell a valuable item to a merchant, try to buy it back immediately. Merchants’ inventories refresh periodically, so the item might disappear if you wait too long.

12. Can I retrieve lost arrows?

You can often retrieve arrows that miss their target or remain lodged in corpses. However, arrows break easily, so don’t expect to recover all of them.

13. Does my reputation affect my ability to get my gear back?

Yes, your reputation can influence the cost of bribes and the willingness of guards to negotiate.

14. Can I find better gear by exploring?

Absolutely! Exploring the world and completing side quests often rewards you with superior weapons, armor, and other valuable items.

15. Is there a “best” way to recover my gear after being imprisoned?

The “best” method depends on your character build, available resources, and moral compass. Bribing is the fastest, serving time is the cheapest, and escaping is the most challenging but rewarding (if successful). Remember the best armor in KCD is arguably the Zoul armor!

Conclusion

Losing your gear in Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a common occurrence, but it’s rarely a permanent setback. By understanding the game’s mechanics, planning ahead, and utilizing the strategies outlined above, you can minimize gear loss and efficiently reclaim your belongings when disaster strikes. So, venture forth, brave knight (or stealthy rogue!), and reclaim what is rightfully yours! Remember that games can be an exciting way to learn, check out the GamesLearningSociety.org for more information on how games can teach you about the world. We explore the intersection of learning and games at the Games Learning Society!