Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 stormed onto the scene on February 4, 2025, immersing players in the harsh, breathtaking world of 15th-century Bohemia as Henry of Skalitz battles his way through a war-ravaged land. Warhorse Studios’ sequel has been celebrated as a “perfectly balanced game with no exploits,” earning a Metacritic 89 for its punishing realism and polished systems. But for all its brilliance, KCD2 is a beast that punishes the unprepared—a fact driven home by a March 20 YouTube video from EndymionYT titled “10 MAJOR MISTAKES To Avoid In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!” Viral X clips of rookie disasters are lighting up the internet as of March 20, 2025, spotlighting 10 critical errors that can derail your journey. What are these game-changers, and how do you avoid them? Let’s break down the big blunders to keep Henry alive and thriving.

A Medieval Minefield Awaits

KCD2 launched as a triumph—its CryEngine-powered Bohemia a gritty marvel of muddy trails, bustling Kuttenberg streets, and dynamic weather, outshining Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ glitchy March 20 debut. X posts like “No exploits, just mastery” trended with clips of Henry dueling knights, its seamless design a stark contrast to Ubisoft’s woes. Yet, this RPG’s depth—20 secret features like herbal buffs (EndymionYT, March 20)—comes with a brutal catch: major mistakes can turn your quest into a medieval nightmare. “One slip, and you’re toast,” one X user warned, sharing Henry’s demise by bandits.

EndymionYT’s “10 MAJOR MISTAKES” video, racking up over 1.2 million views, pulls from Reddit woes, 5ch gripes, and player fails to highlight blunders that hit harder than a mace to the skull. #KCD2Mistakes trends with clips of starvation, ambushes, and squandered coin, urging “Avoid these or weep!” Warhorse’s Daniel Vavra, in a February 24 stream, smirked, “It’s not supposed to be easy.” Let’s dive into the 10 major traps—and how to sidestep them.

The 10 Major Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping Combat Training: Ignoring Captain Bernard’s lessons in Rattay leaves you defenseless—master parries or perish. “No training, no chance,” one X clip showed, Henry slashed apart.
Hoarding Too Much Loot: Overloading with gear slows you to a snail’s pace—enemies catch and kill. “Dropped my loot to live,” one Reddit post sighed, Henry overburdened.
Forgetting to Eat and Sleep: Starvation and exhaustion cripple stats—food rots, sleep’s scarce without Schnapps. “Fainted mid-quest,” one X user groaned.
Rushing into Group Fights: Charging 3+ foes solo is a death sentence—retreat or pick them off. “Swarmed and gone,” one clip rued, Henry overwhelmed.
Neglecting Armor Maintenance: Worn-out gear fails in battle—repair at smithies or bleed out. “Broke armor, broke Henry,” one X post warned.
Wasting Money Early: Splurging on flashy swords drains groschen for training or bribes—save it. “Broke by level 10,” one 5ch user lamented.
Ignoring Stealth Options: Barging in loud alerts camps—sneak, pickpocket, or sabotage first. “Stealth’s my savior,” one X clip proved, looting unseen.
Underestimating Bandits: Treating roadside thugs as pushovers gets you ambushed—scout ahead. “Thought I’d win—dead,” one Reddit fail shared.
Mismanaging Weather: Rain and snow shift survival—wet gear weighs you down, cold slows healing. “Froze in a fight,” one X post shivered.
Skipping Dialogue Choices: Blowing past NPC talks misses quests, discounts, or info—listen up. “Lost a mission to haste,” one 5ch clip sighed.

Why These Hurt—and How to Dodge Them

These aren’t minor oopsies—they’re KCD2’s brutal backbone. Combat’s a skill grind—skip Bernard, and you’re dead meat (Mistake 1); group fights and bandit ambushes demand tactics, not bravado (Mistakes 4, 8). “It’s war, not a brawl,” one X user clipped, parrying a knight solo. Survival’s relentless—hunger, sleep, and armor wear (Mistakes 3, 5) kill as sure as swords, with no exploits to cheese it (unlike KCD1’s patched tricks). “Starved mid-forest—bring bread,” one 5ch post urged.

Economy and stealth are king—hoarding loot or burning cash (Mistakes 2, 6) cripples you, while stealth over noise (Mistake 7) saves lives. “Sneak or bleed,” one X clip showed, nabbing a camp’s stash. Weather’s a foe (Mistake 9)—rain-soaked armor drags, snow stiffens—tying to secret features like weather wounds (EndymionYT, March 20). Dialogue’s gold—skip it, and you’re blind (Mistake 10). “Talks got me a horse,” one X user bragged. Dodge these with training, light loads, stocked food, smart fights, gear care, frugality, stealth, caution, weather prep, and chatty patience.

Bohemia’s Unforgiving Lessons

KCD2’s world enforces these stakes—Trosky’s wilds and Kuttenberg’s bustle punish recklessness. No fast travel exploits (unlike Shadows’ glitchfest) mean overburdening or starving mid-journey is fatal. “Every step tests you,” one X clip showed, Henry trudging in snow. Combat’s directional—parries, not mash—rewards skill (Mistake 4), while NPC routines (secret feature 14) favor stealth (Mistake 7). “It’s a living trap,” one 5ch user posted, dodging a patrol.

Weather’s a beast—rain aids stealth but soaks you, snow slows foes but you too (Mistake 9). “Nature’s my boss,” one X post laughed, a nod to KCD2’s edge over Ghost of Tsushima’s static grace. Secrets like herbal buffs or crowd cover help—but only if you avoid these blunders first.

Community Cries—and Corrections

Players are shouting warnings—Reddit’s r/kingdomcome “Major Mistakes” thread (March 12) lists these 10, with X clips of fails trending. “Skipped training—died in 5 seconds,” one post rued, Henry slashed. “Hoarded loot—couldn’t run,” another groaned, ambushed. 5ch echoes it: “No food, no hope,” one clip starved. “Warhorse laughs at us,” one X user joked, a nod to Vavra’s “not easy” quip. #KCD2Avoid trends with fixes—train, drop, eat, retreat, repair, save, sneak, scout, adapt, talk—turning pain into progress.

Unlike Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ bug rants, KCD2’s buzz is a masterclass—players learn, not lament. “Avoid these, and it’s perfection,” one post cheered, a foil to Ubisoft’s “cash cow” mess (GamesRadar, March 19).

Japan’s Praise: Grit Over Greed

Japanese fans, soured by Shadows’ shrine flak (PM Ishiba’s March 19 slam), laud KCD2. “No paywalls—just real stakes,” one 5ch user wrote, a dig at Shadows’ monetization. “Mistakes teach, not cheat,” another added, praising its balance over Ubisoft’s stumbles. KCD2’s Bohemian purity—free of cultural missteps—wins where Shadows flops, with these 10 lessons honing its edge.

Viral Hype: Mistakes Breed Mastery

X and YouTube blaze—EndymionYT’s “10 MAJOR MISTAKES” sparked it, but Vara Dark’s “KCD2: Don’t Be These Guys” and fail montages fuel it. “Dodge these, rule Bohemia,” one X clip captioned, Henry thriving post-stealth. Sales soar—nearing Ghost’s 8 million (Warhorse estimates)—as players embrace the grind. “Mistakes forge kings,” one 5ch user mused, a viral truth.

Tough, Not Broken

KCD2 has thorns—lockpicking’s hell, early fights brutalize (GamesRadar, February 4). “No mercy for newbies,” one X user griped. Exploits? None—its balance is steel, per PC Gamer (February 3). “Hard as nails, not glitched,” one Reddit post argued, a testament to its rigor.

Conclusion: Sidestep Blunders, Seize Glory

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a medieval crucible—its 10 major mistakes can shatter you, but avoiding them crafts a legend. Train up, lighten up, nourish up, fight smart, gear up, save up, sneak up, scout up, weather up, and talk up—stumble, and Bohemia swallows you whole. As one X post put it: “Skip these 10, and KCD2’s yours.” Against Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ chaos, KCD2’s punishing purity—and secret depth—reign, a brutal forge where every error births triumph. Master these by March 20, 2025, and Henry’s tale becomes your victory.