In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, to unlock advanced combat techniques such as Master Strike and various weapon skills, players must seek out specialized trainers located across the game world. Below is a comprehensive guide that outlines important trainers, their locations, skills offered, and the necessary steps to earn advanced techniques.

Combat Masters and Techniques

1. Master Tomcat (Nomad Camp)
– Location: The Nomad Camp, situated west of Trosky. This area becomes accessible after completing the “Wedding Crashers” main quest.
– Skills Taught:
– Master Strike: Requires defeating him in a sparring match.
– Weapon Skills: Basics in Swordsmanship, Heavy Weapons, and Polearms.

– Unlocking Master Strike:
1. Initiate “Combat Training I/II” by completing relevant quests or by talking to Bara, a beggar who can guide you to Tomcat.
2. Engage in training sessions focusing on blocking, counterattacking, and timed strikes.
3. Defeat Tomcat in a duel to earn the Master Strike technique.

> Important: Killing Tomcat in combat will permanently lock you out of acquiring the Master Strike.

—

Heavy Weapons Specialists

2. Black Bartosch (Trosky’s Combat Arena)
– Unlocking Requirements: Reach sufficient progress in the main quest to gain access to the combat arena.
– Skills Provided:
– Basics in Heavy Weapons.
– Swordsmanship, Polearms, and Unarmed combat up to the Apprentice tier.

3. Vasko (Nomad Camp)
– Unlocking Requirements: Complete the “Invader” quest.
– Skills Provided:
– Basics in Heavy Weapons.
– Swordsmanship and Polearms techniques.

4. Captain Gnarly (Semine’s Castle)
– Unlocking Requirements: Complete the “The Jaunt” quest.
> Note: Captain Gnarly may disappear if you advance too far in the main storyline.
– Skills Provided:
– Basics in Heavy Weapons.
– Swordsmanship and Polearms skills.

—

General Tips for Advanced Training

– Reputation Considerations: Some trainers, like Black Bartosch, require you to progress in the main quest or build your faction reputation to access their training sessions.
– Gear Preparation: Before initiating any sparring matches, ensure that your weapons and armor are fully repaired. This will prevent you from losing duels due to equipment issues.
– Skill Tiers: Most combat masters teach the Basics category which requires collecting 100 skill points, while the Apprentice tiers, requiring 500 skill points, are rarer.
– Accessing Hidden Trainers: Use NPCs such as Bara to facilitate finding hidden trainers like Tomcat.

Strategy for Master Strike

To efficiently incorporate the Master Strike into your combat arsenal, it’s advisable to prioritize training with Master Tomcat as early as possible. Acquiring this skill is crucial for enhancing your combat effectiveness in the late stages of the game, making it a pivotal aspect of your player’s progression.