How to unlock and learn unarmed combos in KCD2. All fist-fight combo teacher locations, known bugs and issues

When first exploring combat techniques in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, many players discover that while swords, axes, and maces feature multiple combos, the unarmed category initially appears empty. This isn’t a glitch or content restriction—it’s a deliberate progression system that requires specific activation steps. Mastering fist-fighting provides crucial advantages in situations where weapons are prohibited or impractical.

The most common starting point involves training with Master Tomcat at the Nomad Camp. You must complete his fundamental combat instruction entirely before returning for advanced training. During subsequent dialogue, select the option to learn new techniques, which confusingly defaults to “swordsmanship” terminology. Navigate to unarmed techniques specifically, and for an investment of 200 groschen, you’ll acquire the foundational Hammer combo. This initial technique serves as your gateway to more complex unarmed maneuvers.

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Beyond Master Tomcat’s instruction, the game world contains several additional unarmed specialists. Two particularly valuable trainers become accessible only through specific side quest completion. Upon finishing these missions, the corresponding combos automatically integrate into your skill set without requiring additional payment or dialogue interaction. Understanding this distribution system helps optimize your training progression.

Regional distribution plays a significant role in accessing these techniques. The Kuttenberg area hosts multiple instructors, while others are scattered throughout the countryside. Planning your route between these locations can save substantial travel time and ensure you don’t miss critical learning opportunities during natural quest progression.

1. Hammer — Right, Down, Right

• Master Tomcat (Nomad’s Camp). Requires finishing Combat Training with him first.
• Guard Commander Hans Plumel (Kuttenberg). Bugged: Don’t practice fight with this NPC, as it may cancel the combo dialogue option.

2. Bohemian Backhand – Left, Down, Right

• Black Bartosch (Arena in Trosky Castle). Accessible after For Whom The Bell Tolls main quest.

3. Elbow Uppercut – Left, Left, Right

• Herbalist Barnaby. (North of Trosky Castle). Finish chain of side quests starting with Melee at the Mill. They start once you arrive at the Semine mill and speak with Kreyzl.
• Gravedigger Frantishek. If you missed Barnaby, the boss of the second region will teach you Elbow Uppercut. Read more about him below.

Common technical issues include being unable to initiate fights or Kreyzl failing to recognize your final victory. A reliable workaround involves proceeding directly to the subsequent quest, Blood, Wine, and Women at Zhelejov Wagoners’ Inn. Prepare 100 groschen for entry plus additional funds for wagering. Continuously question the innkeeper about local rumors until he discloses information about their organized fistfighting competitions.

4. Scissor Strike – Up, Up, Left

• Jan Posy (Ruins of Zimbur, Kuttenberg region). Requirements: complete the Bellatores side quest in Bylany.

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5. Left Hook – Left, Right, Left

• Guard Commander Hans Plumel (Kuttenberg). Bugged: Don’t practice fight with this NPC, as it may cancel the combo dialogue option.

6. Direct Strike – Down, Right, Left

• Menhard von Frankfurt (Kuttenberg). Teaches you after you complete Ars Dimicatoria. You need to side with him.

7. Headbutt – Right, Right, Left, Right

• Master Nicholas of Prague (Kuttenberg) Teaches you after you complete Ars Dimicatoria. You need to side with him.

8. Shoulder Throw (Disarms opponents) – Down, Down, Right

• Gravedigger Frantishek (Kuttenberg). Beat him after chain of fist fighting side quests in Kuttenberg region. Visit Miskowitz or Horshan to start them. Read the article below if you experience troubles.

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Successfully executing unarmed combos requires understanding the game’s timing mechanics. Unlike weapon techniques that allow slight input delays, fist-fighting moves demand precise sequential execution within tight windows. Practice timing your directional inputs to flow smoothly rather than pausing between movements.

Positioning plays a crucial role in combo effectiveness. Maintain optimal distance from opponents—too close and you’ll trigger grappling instead of striking, too far and your attacks will miss entirely. The sweet spot typically positions you at arm’s length from your target.

Common execution errors include initiating combos when your stamina is depleted or attempting them against heavily armored opponents where blunt damage proves ineffective. Prioritize learning the Shoulder Throw for its unique disarm capability, making it invaluable against armed adversaries in restricted zones.

For players struggling with specific techniques, consider practicing in controlled environments like the arena before applying them in critical situations. The Class Guide principles about situational awareness apply equally to unarmed combat scenarios.

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