Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn’t just about duels, ale, and questionable medieval hygiene. It’s also about collecting a ridiculous amount of loot—whether it’s swords, armor, food, or whatever shiny thing catches your eye. But before you start hoarding like a dragon, there’s one big problem: encumbrance.

Yes, my fellow loot goblins, carrying weight is a thing, and if you don’t manage it properly, you’ll be moving slower than an overloaded cart stuck in medieval traffic. Worse, you won’t be able to fast travel or even ride your horse. So, if you don’t want Henry to look like he’s dragging a corpse everywhere he goes (unless he literally is), here’s how to increase carry weight in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

What Affects Carry Weight?

At its core, the encumbrance system in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is tied to your Strength stat. The higher it is, the more loot you can carry without turning into a sluggish medieval turtle. And here’s a little trick: the fastest way to increase Strength is to over-encumber yourself and just keep walking. Yep, that’s right—if you pile Henry’s inventory full of gear and start strolling through town, you’ll gain Strength XP as you go. It’s like medieval weight training, except instead of dumbbells, you’re hauling 16 swords, three sets of armor, and half the market’s food supply.

Perks That Increase Carry Weight

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Thankfully, the game also offers perks to make carrying heavy loads a bit easier. Here are the best ones:

• Main Level: Well-Built – Normally, you gain +10 carrying capacity per point of Strength, but with this perk, you get +12 instead. Every little bit helps.
• Strength: Pack Mule – Because why carry things yourself when you can get a perk that adds +12 carrying capacity?
• Strength: Strong As Bull – This one grants +20 carrying capacity, which is a game-changer if you’re constantly picking up gear.
• Strength: Hard-Working Lad – Carrying bodies (both dead and unconscious) no longer drains extra stamina, plus +8 carrying capacity. Ideal for anyone who enjoys a bit of creative problem-solving (or grave robbing).

If you want Henry to become the ultimate loot hauler, investing in these perks is the way to go.

Storage Chests – Your Medieval Bank Vault

If you’re carrying more junk than a 14th-century hoarder, it’s time to offload some of it. Enter storage chests—your best friend for stashing all the stuff you don’t need right now but can’t bear to part with. Here’s where you’ll find them:

• Your room in friendly households – Some NPCs will let you crash at their place, and their generosity often includes a chest for storage.
• Taverns and inns – If you rent a room for the long term, it’ll usually come with a chest where you can store your valuables.
• Be wary of barns – If the innkeeper only gives you a barn to sleep in, there’s a good chance no storage chest will be available. The best part? Storage chests are linked across locations, meaning you can drop off your gear in one chest and access it from another in a different town.

Using Your Horse as a Pack Mule

Now, if you don’t want to walk around with an inventory full of gear but also don’t want to leave it behind, your horse is the answer. That trusty steed isn’t just for riding—it can also act as a mobile storage unit. To move items to your horse’s inventory:

1. Highlight an item in your inventory.
2. Press the “X” key (or the corresponding button on your controller).
3. The item is now stored in your horse’s inventory tab. Your horse’s carry weight is based on the saddle and caparison you equip. A better saddle means more inventory space—so invest in a good one if you want to carry more without worrying about getting slowed down.

One thing to keep in mind: items stored in your horse’s inventory cannot be sold to merchants unless you first move them back to Henry’s inventory. It’s a small but crucial detail—nothing’s worse than loading up your horse with loot, riding into town to sell it, and then realizing you can’t offload any of it without juggling inventory space.

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Final Thoughts

Knowing how to manage the weight you're carrying in Kingdom-Come Deliverance 2 is very important if you want to avoid the horrible over-encumbrance shuffle. From boosting your Strength by walking around like a pack mule to grabbing useful perks, fully utilizing your storage chests, and even your horse's inventory, there is plenty you can do to ensure that Henry stays spry. While I would say that the greatest challenge here is figuring out which goodies you should sell and which you should keep, let's face it. We are all hoarders at the end of the day. So go ahead and grab that extra sword you don't need, but make sure that you have a place to stash it before you start waddling.

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