Sword

Sword is a Combat proficiency used by Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The current level of Sword can be seen in the Player window below their character. It can also be seen on the Combat tab along with the current progress and required experience needed for the next level.

Makes players more proficient with swords, effectively increasing their weapon stats when they equip a sword.

There are several different types of swords that can be used for different types of combat and are required for specific perks as seen in the chart below. These are:

For more information on individual swords, see weapons.

Description

Sword skill makes you more proficient with swords, increasing the power of your attacks.

New perk points unlock at levels: 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20.

Sword Perks

Name	Reqs	Sword Type	Rhythm	Effect
Blunt Strike	Sword 3	Shortsword Hunting sword Sabre	STAB-SLASH-SLASH	Instead of a started strike from the right, strike unexpectedly at the opponent's face. Turn your weapon around his and strike him quickly with the blunt end. If you have a shield, use its edge for striking.
Zorn ort: Wrath Strike	Sword 3	Longsword	SLASH-SLASH-STAB	With a rapid Zornhau from the Ox stance, parry the opponent's strike to the side from your left shoulder and thrust the point straight to his chest.
Double Stab	Sword 5	Shortsword Hunting sword Sabre	SLASH-SLASH-STAB-STAB	After a flurry of quick thrusts twist the point forward, guide the opponent's weapon sideways with twin quick stabs and strike the exposed chest.
Fehler: Scarmaker	Sword 5	Longsword	SLASH-STAB-STAB	By means of rapid attacks, put the opponent on the defensive, then feint a stab, but instead of carrying it through, execute a Mittlehau around the opponent's blade straight to the face.
False Edge	Sword 6	Longsword	SLASH-SLASH-SLASH	The short edge strikes the face. After drawing back down you let the sword slip behind you and through the 'coda lunga e stretta' position strike unexpectedly with the other edge of the blade.
Fehler: Blinding Strike	Sword 8	Shortsword Hunting sword Sabre	SLASH-SLASH-SLASH-SLASH	Attack repeatedly from various sides to confuse the opponent. If you have a shield, cover your final strike behind it. If not, get past the opponent's cover with a quick strike.
Drei Wunder: Wrist	Sword 8	Longsword	SLASH-SLASH-STAB-STAB	The 'third wonder' of swordfighting is a slash that will not defeat your opponent, but will make it difficult for him to continue. After a few misleading strikes, suddenly slash at the wrist.
Halbschwert: Half Sword	Sword 10	Shortsword Hunting sword Sabre	SLASH-STAB-STAB	After deflecting a deceptive thrust, don't pull back, but instead lunge forward, grasp the middle of your blade with your free hand and will the full force of both arms, drive the point into the opponent's chest.
Durchlauffen: Run Through	Sword 10	Longsword	STAB-SLASH-SLASH	Following a feint from the right, you run through the opponent's defence and strike him with the pommel of the sword. The technique is often used when passing into a clinch.
Duplieren: Doubling	Sword 13	Longsword	SLASH-SLASH-SLASH-SLASH	After several strikes from unexpected sides, evade the opponent's blade by turning the short edge and striking with a slash to the unguarded face. If executed correctly, a very powerful technique.