How to increase reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

By Jason Rodriguez Published February 4, 2025

The vast lands of Bohemia await you in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. As you head out on another adventure as Henry of Skalitz, you’ll face off against bandits, haggle with merchants, and interact with the nobility. Eventually, people will hear of your exploits and, naturally, of your misdeeds as well. As such, you might be wondering how to stay in everyone’s good graces. Here’s our guide on how to increase reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

You can find everything related to reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 by checking the Player tab in the menu. The Reputation page shows all the towns you’ve visited, as well as the types of folks that you’ve met–i.e. the nobility, civilians, and men-at-arms in specific large settlements, or the shepherds, fishermen, and hermits in the wilderness. A yellow smiley face icon means that you have positive relations with these people, while a red angry face means that you’ve really ticked everyone off.

As for skills, some of the most impactful ones can be found in the Stats: Main Level section. These include “Charming Man,” which increases reputation gains by 10%, and “Good-Natured,” where you’re given a bonus to niceties through the Persuasion, Impression, and Presence dialogue skill checks. There’s also the “Memorable” perk, where news of your deeds spreads far and wide, though this also applies to your notorious actions.

Speaking of dialogue skill checks, these heavily influence your Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reputation. The system itself is not only derived from the numerical values (i.e. levels) that you see, but also from a combination of factors including the disposition of the NPCs that you’re talking to and Henry’s own standing. For example, the Impression option might be viable if people think highly of you due to your Charisma, whereas the Presence option would work more effectively if your gear pieces are in good condition and of high quality.

In most cases, passing a successful skill check increases your reputation. Conversely, failing these skill checks causes a decrease in reputation, as Henry is made to look like a bumbling fool.

As you progress through the campaign, you get to chat with all manner of NPCs. When tackling quests or talking to folks, there are dialogue options that aren’t tied to any particular Speech skill check. Instead, these are primarily to add flavor and flair to the conversation itself. For example, if a character is a scholar, you can ask them about their studies. If someone has explored a far-flung location, you can show your interest in their travels.

Haggling is a given when you interact with merchants, and it’s also one of the best ways to increase reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Here’s how it works:

While fast traveling, you might trigger random encounters where hapless civilians are getting harassed by bandits. Help out these individuals by eliminating the hostiles. If the civilian is still alive after the bout, talk to them to gain a boost to your reputation.

Assuming you’ve done harm to other folks, you can still boost your reputation by talking to a priest:

Since we’re on the subject of increasing your Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reputation, we feel that it’s a good idea to discuss factors that can negatively impact your standing:

Major drops in reputation will cause NPCs to avoid you, unless you go on a pilgrimage or pay indulgences for your sins. Furthermore, if you keep committing crimes, guards may send you to the pillory (light offenses), tie you up and cane you (moderate offenses), or brand you (serious offenses). If you’re already a branded criminal and you continue to engage in acts of violence, well, then Henry could end up on the execution block. He’ll really get a one-way ticket to kingdom come…

That does it for our guide on how to increase reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. If you’re looking for additional help, feel free to read our beginner’s guide, moneymaking guide, and stolen/damaged items guide.