Dialogue Options

Learn how to use Speech, Charisma, and Strength to ace every conversation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Master persuasion and unlock new outcomes!

Hey there! So, you're diving into Kingdom Come: Deliverance, huh? You'll quickly find that talking to people is a huge part of the game, not just for advancing the story but also for getting through quests. Most of the time, you'll have a few different ways to respond in a conversation. Sometimes, these choices lead to the exact same result, but they might play out differently depending on your skills. Other times, picking the right dialogue can unlock entirely new paths or outcomes, especially in side quests. It can seem a bit much at first, but the core idea is pretty straightforward once you know what those little icons mean.

You'll notice icons next to your dialogue choices. These represent your skills in Speech, Charisma, and Strength. Each icon has a number next to it – that's your current skill level in that area. The higher the number, the better your chances of convincing whoever you're talking to. Early on, you won't see the other person's stats, but once you hit Speech level 8, you can grab the 'Empathetic' perk. This is a game-changer because it lets you see everyone's persuasion stats!

Now, how do you boost these skills? It's pretty intuitive:

• Speech: This one's straightforward – talk to as many people as you can! Your reputation with a character also plays a role here.
• Charisma: This is influenced by a few things. The gear you're wearing (your armour and weapons, and their condition) matters a lot. Staying clean is also key – don't skip the bathhouse! Your reputation in a town or region also bumps this up.
• Strength: While your base Strength skill is the main driver, how intimidating your weapons look and even if your armor is covered in blood can affect this.

Beyond those main three, you'll sometimes see a couple of other options:

• Bribe: If you've got enough Groschen, you can try to grease the wheels. It's pretty much like haggling, but with coin instead of words.
• Special Skills: If you've gotten good at something like Healing or Horsemanship, you might get a unique dialogue option to use that skill. This can be a great way to solve a problem without relying on the usual persuasion checks.

Here's a crucial tip: just because your Speech skill is higher than someone else's doesn't guarantee you'll win them over. You really need to pay attention to what's being said and the context of the conversation. Sometimes, different persuasion options might lead to the same end result, just with different dialogue. And weirdly enough, sometimes the best outcome comes from picking a dialogue option that *doesn't* use any persuasion icons at all. So, as always in this game: read carefully, think about the situation, and choose wisely!