Unlock Dogwood Village's Hidden Treasure

Secure a Free Bow Early in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Early-game combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can be challenging, leaving Henry ill-equipped. Fortunately, acquiring the Dogwood Village Bow early and without cost is entirely possible. This guide details how to obtain this valuable weapon.

After separating from Hans, your path to the wedding involves either blacksmithing or milling. Regardless of your chosen profession, the blacksmith's location on your map provides easy access to the bow. While the blacksmith job offers a route into Semine's wedding, it also leads to the hermit's sword, acquired later in the job.

The blacksmith resides in Tachov, north of Troskowitz, where the prologue concludes. Head west from Troskowitz, following the path north. At the fork where a smaller road branches west, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This inconspicuous area houses a small training ground.

Within this cluster, locate the target with arrows. Collect these for free ammunition. To the right of the target, resting against a tree trunk, you'll find the Dogwood Village Bow. Additional resources, such as brew and mushrooms, are also available in this location.

Alternative Acquisition:

While purchasable from Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov, the Dogwood Village Bow isn't the most powerful ranged weapon. Considering its proximity to the free version, purchasing it isn't cost-effective. However, Vitek sells superior weapons, and alchemy offers a lucrative income stream through herb gathering and potion brewing.

Regardless of your chosen method, a ranged weapon significantly enhances combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, especially for players who prefer ranged combat over melee. After acquiring the bow, continue your questline—either by becoming a blacksmith (remember to save after forging a sword) or by pursuing the miller's path.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.