Fans of the medieval hit Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are sharpening their pitchforks—but in a fun way! While the game has soared in popularity due to its gritty realism and survival mechanics (yes, Henry still gets hungry and sleepy), some players argue one weapon needs a little extra love.

In a lively Reddit debate kicked off by user ZZ TMF, players passionately argued that the crossbow reload speed should be affected by our beloved protagonist Henry's strength stat. Currently, reloading feels sluggish, disconnected from Henry's growing muscle power. After all, pulling back a heavy bowstring is no joke—especially in medieval Bohemia.

“Let my strength matter!” pleaded one fan. Others agreed, suggesting improved reload speeds could elevate the flow of ranged combat, giving Henry the chance to pop off a few more shots before having to draw his sword. Players also want similar love for standard bows, recalling how Henry himself comments in-game about bow-drawing skills—though disappointingly, his quest rewards just XP, not improved bowmanship. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 emphasizes realism, deliberately making weapons clunky and challenging. While players don't expect Legolas-level bow mechanics, they’d love to see a rewarding, strength-based tweak for the crossbow.

Whether Warhorse Studios takes player suggestions on board or not, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 fans remain eager for updates that enhance realism and player immersion. Until then, gamers continue battling Bohemia’s gritty reality, dreaming of the day Henry reloads a crossbow with some satisfying muscle behind it.

FAQs

Does Henry’s strength affect crossbow reload speed?

Currently, no. Players want strength-based reload speeds, but developers haven't confirmed if they will implement this requested gameplay feature.

Is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 focused heavily on realism?

Yes! Survival elements like hunger, sleep, and realistic weapon mechanics are core gameplay features, enhancing the immersive medieval experience.

Can you exclusively use bows and crossbows effectively?

Not really. Most battles start ranged, but you’ll likely switch to melee as enemies quickly close distance during combat.