Fighting Multiple Enemies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Never let them flank you

The cardinal rule: keep enemies in front of you. The moment someone gets behind you, you take free hits you cannot block. Constant movement is mandatory — never stand still in a group fight. Backpedal and circle so the enemies are forced into a single file. If you hold your ground, they wrap around you; if you drift, they naturally queue up.

Use the terrain

Bohemia is full of bottlenecks you can exploit:

• Funnel enemies through doorways, between rocks, or across fallen logs
• Fight with your back to a wall so no one can flank
• Use trees and obstacles to block mounted or charging enemies
• Fight uphill or on slopes to disrupt enemy footing when you can A narrow doorway turns a three-on-one into a series of one-on-ones.

Pick your target

Drop the biggest threat or the weakest link first:

• Glass cannons (archers, unarmored assassins) go down fast and stop the chaos
• Heavily armored brutes can wait while you clear the soft targets
• If one enemy is low, finish them so the numerical disadvantage shrinks

Stamina and the Master Strike

The Master Strike wins duels, but in a group it only handles one attacker at a time. You still need stamina management — if your ring empties mid-swarm, the next hit bleeds you out. The Against All Odds perk (Warfare) specifically buffs your damage when outnumbered, which is why it is a staple in the builds guide.

When to run

Henry starts the game weak. If you are outnumbered by anything stronger than a single bandit and have no levels or perks yet, flee, level up, and return. Running is not cowardice — it is the correct tactical choice until your stats catch up.