The wedding in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a momentous event that many players fixate on from the early hours. It serves as the gateway from the Trosky region to the wider world, but it is anything but the end of your journey. In fact, treating it as a finish line can lead to a frustrating experience. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know before donning your finest attire and heading to the ceremony, ensuring you arrive as a capable hero rather than a hapless peasant.
What Is the Wedding and Why It Matters
The wedding is the main story climax of the Trosky map. Attending it triggers a sequence of events that propel you into the second half of the game, opening up the Kuttenberg region. It is not, however, the finale. Think of it as the end of Act 1. After the wedding, you will still have dozens of hours of story and side content ahead. Importantly, once you commit to the wedding, you will be locked out of returning to Trosky for a significant period, so any quests or activities left unfinished may become permanently unavailable.
Should You Rush to the Wedding or Take Your Time?
There is no in-game time limit for attending the wedding. The quest will wait indefinitely. Rushing there with low stats and poor gear is a recipe for disaster, as the main story battles that follow are some of the toughest in the game. A balanced approach is to thoroughly explore Trosky, complete side quests, train combat skills, and gather quality equipment. Most players benefit from spending at least 10 to 15 hours in the region before triggering the ceremony. If you are struggling in fights against even basic bandits, you are not ready.
Essential Side Quests to Complete Before the Wedding
Beyond simple power levelling, certain side quests offer crucial rewards and narrative context. Prioritise the following:
- Combat Training with Tomcat: Seek out the nomad camp and learn master strikes from Tomcat. This defensive technique is a game-changer and will see you through the toughest duels.
- Mutt the Dog: Reuniting with your loyal hound early grants a permanent companion who can distract enemies, hunt game, and track scents.
- Blacksmith Radovan’s Questline: Working for Radovan in Tachov not only teaches smithing but leads to crafting a powerful Toledo steel sword. Even if you choose not to hand it over (more on that later), the experience and reputation gains are invaluable.
- Miller Kreyzl’s Questline: This is the stealthier path. Kreyzl teaches pickpocketing and lockpicking, and his quests reward you with useful thieving tools and coin. You can complete both Radovan and Kreyzl’s chains before the wedding with no conflict.
- Missing Persons and Bandit Camps: Clearing bandit camps for Captain Bernard and finding lost NPCs will boost your combat skills, gear, and purse. The loot from these encounters often includes your first pieces of plate armour.
- Alchemy and Herbalism: Brew potions like Saviour Schnapps, Marigold Decoction, and Artemisia. These become essential for surviving tough fights and saving at critical moments.
Radovan vs Kreyzl: Choosing Your Path to the Wedding Invitation
To gain entry to the wedding, you must secure an invitation by impressing either Radovan or Kreyzl. Both questlines are solid, but they cater to different playstyles. You do not have to choose one exclusively; you can befriend both and then decide whose invitation to use. Radovan’s path is straightforward and combat-oriented, culminating in forging a sword. Kreyzl’s path involves sneaking, theft, and a bit of grave robbing. Many players complete both sets of quests to maximise rewards and skill gains before finally accepting one invite. If you prefer to keep the Toledo steel sword you forge for Radovan, you can simply use Kreyzl’s invitation and keep the blade for yourself.
Forging and Keeping the Toledo Steel Sword
Radovan’s signature quest tasks you with crafting a Toledo steel longsword, one of the best early-game weapons. The catch? The quest expects you to hand it over to him. However, you are not forced to surrender your hard work. If you have also progressed Kreyzl’s questline and earned his invitation, you can attend the wedding with Kreyzl while keeping the sword. If you only rely on Radovan, you must complete the delivery to advance. To maximise your options, finish both questlines, forge the sword, and then decide: a powerful weapon for yourself or a smooth resolution with Radovan. The choice is yours.
Winning the Wedding Tournament
During the wedding festivities, you will have the chance to participate in a combat tournament. Many players find it punishingly difficult if they arrive underprepared. To dominate the tourney:
- Train with Tomcat: Master strikes are non-negotiable. They let you turn an enemy’s attack into a guaranteed hit.
- Raise Warfare and Weapon Skill: Aim for at least level 10 in Warfare and your chosen weapon type. Join the Rattay Tourney (if available) or repeatedly spar with Bernard.
- Wear Quality Armour: Salvage or purchase plate armour. A full suit of Milanese or Magdeburg pieces will drastically reduce incoming damage.
- Use Potions: Artemisia boosts Strength and Warfare; Buck’s Blood increases stamina. Apply poison to your blade for an extra edge.
- Learn Combos: The simplest three-hit combos are reliable and break through enemy guards.
With these preparations, the wedding tournament becomes a showcase of your growth rather than a wall of frustration.
Final Checklist Before Attending
Before you commit to the ceremony, run through this checklist:
- Combat skills: Warfare 10+, one weapon skill 10+, master strikes unlocked.
- Gear: Full plate armour or at least a solid brigandine with chainmail, a quality longsword (the Toledo blade is ideal), and a bow with piercing arrows.
- Supplies: 10+ Saviour Schnapps, several Marigold Decoctions, repair kits, and a spade.
- Quests: All side quests in Trosky completed or intentionally abandoned. Talk to every quest giver; some quests are hidden behind exploration.
- Steed: Own a horse with decent speed and courage, and saddlebags for loot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I skip side quests in KCD2 before the wedding?
No, skipping side quests will leave you under-leveled and poorly equipped for the difficult main story missions that immediately follow the wedding. Complete as many as you can.
What side quests should I do before the wedding?
Focus on combat training with Tomcat, Radovan’s blacksmith chain, Kreyzl’s miller chain, bandit camp clearings, and any quests that reward armour or weapons.
How long does it take to reach the wedding?
There is no rush. Most players spend 10 to 20 hours exploring Trosky before attending. Take whatever time you need to feel prepared.
Can I keep the Toledo steel sword I forged for Radovan?
Yes, but only if you also complete Kreyzl’s questline and use his invitation to the wedding. If Radovan is your sole path, you must deliver the sword to progress.
Is the wedding the end of the game?
Absolutely not. It is the conclusion of the first major act, opening up a vast new region with many more hours of story and exploration.
Why is the wedding tournament so hard?
It pits you against highly skilled opponents. You need high combat stats, quality armour, and mastery of master strikes to stand a chance. Train rigorously beforehand.
What should I do before the wedding overall?
Train combat, complete side quests gather top-tier gear, and ensure you have a stock of potions and Saviour Schnapps. Do not attend until you feel confident in a one-on-one duel.
Should I choose Radovan or Kreyzl?
You can do both. Choose Radovan if you want a combat-focused introduction; choose Kreyzl if you prefer stealth. For the best rewards, complete both and then decide whose invitation to use.
Walk through those wedding gates as Henry the hero, not Henry the blacksmith’s errand boy. With the right preparation, the wedding will be a celebration of your growth, and you will stride into the next chapter ready for anything the game throws at you.
