Should You Choose the Miller or the Blacksmith in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the "Wedding Crashers" quest presents players with a choice: side with the blacksmith or the miller. This decision impacts early gameplay and skill development. Let's examine both paths.

The Blacksmith (Radovan): A Traditional Approach

Choosing Radovan provides a straightforward path emphasizing blacksmithing. This route offers a tutorial, simplifying the acquisition of crafting recipes and the creation of weapons and armor. Access to the forge and sharpening wheel allows for convenient gear repair and durability enhancement. This is the more conventional and arguably easier route for many players.

The Miller: A Path of Stealth and Thievery

The miller's quests focus on lockpicking, stealth, and thievery. This is ideal for players preferring a more clandestine playstyle. While the lockpicking mini-game remains challenging, repeated practice through these quests can prove beneficial.

The Best Choice? Both!

Ultimately, the optimal strategy involves experiencing both storylines. Each character offers three quests, but only one can accompany you to the wedding. To maximize skill acquisition, complete two quests for each character to learn all the relevant tutorials. Then, choose one and finish their final quest to solidify your alliance.

Regardless of your final choice, both the blacksmith and the miller provide Henry with a place to rest, simplifying exploration.

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