Secure a Free Bow Early in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Early-game combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can be challenging, leaving you initially under-equipped. This guide shows you how to obtain the Dogwood Village Bow early and without spending a single groat.
After parting ways with Hans, your path to the wedding involves either working for a blacksmith or miller. Regardless of your chosen profession, the blacksmith's location on your map conveniently leads you to the bow. While the blacksmith job offers its own rewards (including access to the hermit's sword later), the bow is readily available beforehand.
The blacksmith's workshop is located in Tachov, north of Troskowitz. Travel west from Troskowitz, following the path north. At the fork where a smaller road branches west, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This seemingly unremarkable area hides a small training ground.
You'll find a target with arrows – collect these for free ammunition. To the right of the target, leaning against a tree trunk, is the Dogwood Village Bow. Help yourself to some nearby brew and mushrooms while you're there.
Alternative Acquisition:
While purchasable from Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov, the Dogwood Village Bow isn't the most powerful ranged weapon. Given its proximity to the free version, purchasing it is generally not recommended. Vitek does sell other, superior weapons, and you can supplement your income through alchemy.
Having a ranged weapon significantly improves combat, particularly beneficial for players who prefer ranged combat over melee. The combat system remains largely unchanged from the first game.
After acquiring the bow, you can continue your blacksmith job (saving after forging a sword), or proceed to the miller to continue the main questline.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
