With a sequel on the way, there's no better time to jump into what is considered the best medieval game of all time, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and swords are naturally a huge part of the RPG. One sword in particular is even at the center of the plot, although ironically given how important it is, it's far from the best sword in KCD.

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There are a huge variety of swords in the game, from longswords and shortswords to hunting swords and sabres. Typically, the larger swords require a minimum Strength stat to be wielded, while lighter swords require Agility. One of the coolest things about swords in KCD, however, is that, beyond their damage and durability, each sword also has a Charisma rating, with fancier and more expensive swords impressing people who talk to Henry while he is wearing them at his belt.

5 Noble's Hunting Sword

The Best Hunting Sword

• Where to find: Bought from the Rattay Swordsmith, or found following Treasure Map III.

Hunting swords aren't typically the best combat weapons in the game, but the Noble's Hunting Sword and the Decorated Hunting Sword, to a lesser extent, are a literal cut above the rest. Naturally, this sword, alongside KCD's best bows, is more than adequate for felling large game such as stags. Additionally, if players are attacked by bandits out in the woods, they will also be well served against moderately armored foes.

If players have earned enough Groschen in KCD, they can purchase Stinger from the Swordsmith in Rattay, or they can follow the trail laid out by Treasure Map III. This map is bought from the Fresco Master near the Monastery and will lead players northwest. There is even a particularly well-dressed bandit whom players might encounter near Sasau, who owns the sword.

4 Noble Sword

A Great All-Around Shortsword

• Where to find: Found by following Treasure Map XIII or during a DLC quest.

With good Stab and Slash damage and excellent Charisma, the Noble Sword is a great all-around option for players looking to take a shortsword into battle alongside a shield. It also looks great as part of the game's iconic first-person melee combat.

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To find the Noble Sword, players will need to follow Treasure Map XIII to the woods east of Rattay, where a thankfully easy-to-open chest awaits. The map itself can be purchased from a herbalist near Neuhof. The only other option is available with the Band of Bastards DLC, as players can take the sword from Sir Hagen Zoul during one of the final quests. Sir Hagen also happens to have lots of the best armor in the game too.

3 Longinus' Sword

A Longsword That Scores High In The Stats That Matter

• Where to find: Bought from Swordsmiths or found by following Treasure Map XXIV.

Despite being beaten in all of the most important stats by St. George's Sword, Longinus's Sword is still a fantastic longsword. It is not only a great option for those not currently strong enough, but it also comes at a much lower price. Players can use its range and fantastic Stab damage to pierce enemies from afar.

This longsword, which happens to be named after the Roman Centurion who pierced Christ's side on the cross, can be bought from various Swordsmiths (not the one at Rattay), or players could instead try to follow Treasure Map XXIV. This particular map can be purchased from wayfarers on the road.

2 Stinger

The Best Sword For Stabbing In KCD

• Where to find: Found with Ancient Map I or bought from Swordsmiths.

Given that stabbing is the most important use of a shortsword, the sword known as Stinger must be considered the best for its Stab stat of 79. While other shortswords have better Slash damage, this isn't as important and Stinger also has great Defence, Durability, and almost the highest Charisma. Having high Charisma by wearing nice clothes and swords makes characters more likely to agree with Henry. Another way to increase Charisma is by taking one of the more interesting Perks in KCD, Flower Power, and keeping fragrant herbs in the inventory.

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To obtain Stinger, players have a few options. They could, for example, follow Ancient Map I, which is available to those with the Treasures of the Past DLC, and automatically placed in Henry's chest. Stinger can also be looted during the Robber Baron quest from Wolflin of Kamburg. Lastly, a simpler, but more expensive option, is to buy it from one of the many Swordsmiths.

1 St. George's Sword

The Best All-Around Longsword With High Stab & Slash Damage

• Where to find: Found with Treasure Map VII or looted from the Epilogue camp.

When considering all the metrics of the longswords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, St. George's Sword easily comes out on top. For example, it has the highest Stab damage and isn't far off the top in Slash damage either. In fact, with excellent Defense and the second-highest Charisma, its only downfall is durability, which can be negated by attentive care.

To get both hands on St. George's Sword, players can follow the trail of Treasure Map VII. The map can originally be found in the Sasau Monastery's library and will lead players to a location northwest of Ledetchko. However, players will need to know how lockpicking works in KCD and must have reached level 6 in this skill. Alternatively, the sword can be stolen from a chest inside the camp that players arrive at for the epilogue.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Platform(s)

PS4 , Xbox One , PC , Switch

Released

February 13, 2018

Developer(s)

Warhorse Studios

Genre(s)

RPG