How to Learn Master Strikes
Tomcat's training is a real step up. The combo lesson is less forgiving than the first spar, and the duel for Master Strike is harder still. Once the timing clicks, though, it becomes one of the most reliable sword counters in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
TL;DR: The main route is still Tomcat at the Nomads' Camp in Trosky. Finish Combat Training I, then beat Tomcat in Combat Training II to learn Master Strike. If you miss that window in Trosky, you can still learn it later in Kuttenberg from Dry Devil at the Devil's Den.
How to unlock Master Strikes
- Start with Tomcat at the Nomads' Camp. He is the early trainer for this path, and Combat Training I leads into the lesson for Master Strike.
- Finish the combo lesson. Keep the chain fast and clean instead of hesitating between hits.
- Beat Tomcat in Combat Training II. This duel is much tougher than the combo lesson, so it is reasonable to come back later with better gear or stronger combat stats.
- Complete the follow-up lesson. Master Strike works with swords, so match your guard to the opposite side of the incoming attack and counter as the strike comes in. The green shield prompt marks the same window as a perfect block, but the timing still takes practice.
Can you learn Master Strikes in Kuttenberg?
Yes. If you do not learn Master Strike from Tomcat in Trosky, Dry Devil can still teach it later at the Devil's Den in Kuttenberg. Think of Tomcat as the early route and Dry Devil as the fallback path.
If you are already in Kuttenberg, keep going until you finish Speak of the Devil, then check with Dry Devil for training at the Devil's Den. This is the later version of Combat Training II if you did not finish the original training in Trosky.
How to make Master Strikes work in real fights
Master Strike is tied to swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. You still need the right guard direction and the right timing, so treat it like a practiced counter, not a panic move. It is most useful in one-on-one fights where you can clearly read the enemy's attack line.
Tip: In group fights, do not chase a Master Strike every moment. Guard carefully, protect your stamina, and use footwork so you do not get boxed in.