Stealth is a massive part of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gameplay. While some players like the challenge of straight-up combat, others like to play it a little more stealthy—creeping around enemy camps, pickpocketing, and performing stealth kills. If you're going to be playing the silent assassin, a dagger should be in your inventory.

Unlike swords, axes, or maces, daggers in KCD2 aren't designed for open combat. They have one function: for stealth kills. You can't do deadly stealth takedowns without a dagger, and sometimes that's not optimal. Although it is possible to buy a dagger from a blacksmith, gold is hard to come by at the start of the game. Fortunately, there is a way for you to obtain an early free dagger in the campaign, which will allow you to start playing as a master thief or assassin.

In this walkthrough, we'll guide you through where to find a free dagger, how to use it, and why it's so important in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

How to Acquire a Free Dagger in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Miller’s shack in Lower Semine, southwest of Troskowitz—the game's starting village—houses a free dagger. Lower Semine is home to Miller Kreyzl, an infamous fence and proficient thief who teaches stealth-oriented skills such as lockpicking, pickpocketing, and stealth takeouts.

How to Access Lower Semine

You can walk or take a horse to get to Lower Semine. Walking takes just a few minutes, but if you prefer to go there quicker, it would be best to take a horse.

How to Get a Horse for Free

You can get a horse for free by completing a small quest if you don’t have one already. There is a Horse Trader in Semine who will give you a horse as a reward for completing the quest "The Jaunt." To complete this quest:

• Find the Horse Trader in Semine.
• Perform the dialogue test in which you’d have to convince him that you were part of a group of individuals that were attacked along a pond a few days ago.
• If you succeed, you'll be granted a free horse, and your journey will be a lot easier. After getting a horse, ride to Lower Semine and locate Miller Kreyzl's residence.

Where Exactly Is the Dagger?

When you arrive in Lower Semine, look for Miller Kreyzl, who will probably be working in front of his house by day. Move northwest from his work location. You'll see a wooden shack with an open door. Inside, you will see:

• A locked chest (which can be utilized to practice your lockpicking skill)
• A stack of bags of flour
• A table with a dagger plunged into it

Walk up to the table and interact with the dagger to pick it up. Congratulations—you now have a free dagger in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2! Tip: You don't need to complete any quests to obtain the dagger. It is given at the beginning of the game.

How to Use a Dagger in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Unlike all other weapons, you do not wear a dagger like you would a sword or club. Instead, it has a specific purpose in the game:

Equipping the Dagger

• Make sure you are in your inventory.
• Locate the dagger and click upon it.
• You'll see a glow on Henry's equipment screen as a highlighted piece of equipment to equip.
• Drag/drop the dagger into that area or double-click to equip.

  Stealth Kills vs. Stealth Takedowns

• If you lack a dagger, the best thing to do when you are ambushing an enemy is a Stealth Takedown, which knocks them out but does not kill them.
• If you possess a dagger, you can perform a Stealth Kill, which will completely eliminate the enemy. While pursuing an enemy, an in-game alert will appear so you can kill them silently with the dagger. This is much more convenient when executing enemies who could pose harm if they are left to survive.

Do I Need to Maintain the Dagger?

No. In contrast to swords, armor, and many weapons, daggers do not decay over time. This means that you are not required to fix them.

Other Ways of Getting a Dagger

If you have already missed the free dagger or you would like a spare, these are some of the alternative means to acquire it:

1. Buying a Dagger Buying it from Blacksmith Radovan at Tachov is the most straightforward. But it requires Groschen, and you may struggle to find in early game.
2. Picking loot off NPCs
   • Cumans, bandits, and some of the guards will carry a dagger. Kill them and you'll get weapons in their dead body.
   • Pickpocketing can be another option, but for that, excellent Dexterity and Stealth skills are required.
3. Robbery of Merchants Some blacksmiths and merchants carry daggers in their shops. You can smash their shops at night if you're skilled at lockpicking and steal it.

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FAQs

Can a dagger be used in close combat?

No, daggers are just used for sneak kills. They cannot be wielded like swords or other tools.

Do daggers decay over time?

No. Daggers don't decay like other weapons and don't need repair.

Can a dagger be dual-wielded?

No. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 does not feature dual-wielding.

Can you sell a stolen dagger?

Yes, but only to a fence or a black market seller, like Miller Kreyzl.

Conclusion

Daggers are essential items for stealth players in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Despite it not being a traditional weapon, it allows you to perform Stealth Kills and is beneficial to thieves and assassins. Instead of spending your own hard-earned Groschen at a blacksmith, you can acquire a free dagger at the start of the game by visiting Lower Semine and stealing itfrom Miller Kreyzl's hut. Through the mastery of stealth mechanics and strategic use of your dagger, you can kill enemies without making a scene—guaranteeing your ascent to power in the medieval world of KCD2.