In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, reputation is not just a statistic but a way for the world to perceive you. Your actions shape how ordinary people, merchants, guards, and nobility regard you, affecting everything from quest rewards to shop prices. High reputation unlocks new opportunities and eases life in medieval Bohemia, while poor reputation can lead to numerous issues.

Each town and village has a separate reputation level for your character, but rumors about your deeds spread even to places you haven't visited yet. So, before you even set foot in a new settlement, its inhabitants may already have an opinion about you. Your choices matter, and you'll need to consider their long-term consequences.

How to Check Your Reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

You can check your reputation by opening the player tab and selecting the reputation menu. Here, you will find a list of all towns, villages, and factions you have interacted with, as well as special icons that display your reputation level.

• Yellow smiling face – you are respected, you have a good reputation.
• Orange neutral face – the attitude toward you is mixed.
• Red angry face – you are disliked, you may face hostility.

Your reputation depends not only on the overall score but also on individual social groups in each settlement. For example, you may be respected by ordinary peasants but hated by the nobility or guards.

If your reputation has deteriorated, don't worry – it can be restored. Below are ways to do it.

Ways to Improve Your Reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

1. Avoid Crimes

The simplest way to maintain a good reputation is to abide by the law. Crimes such as theft, pickpocketing, assault, or murder significantly decrease your reputation, especially if you get caught. Guards will start to suspect you, merchants might refuse to trade, and locals will fear or hate you.

If you decide to become a criminal, use stealth or bribery to minimize reputation losses. However, remember that regaining trust after a crime won't be easy.

2. Complete Quests and Help People

Helping NPCs through quests is one of the most effective ways to increase reputation. Many characters will ask you to find a missing item, save them from an attack, or help solve a problem. Successfully completing such tasks boosts your reputation among specific people and their groups.

Some quests involve moral choices, and a wrong decision can lower your reputation. For example, choosing to support bandits or betray an NPC may lead to short-term benefits but ruin your reputation in the long run.

3. Be Polite in Dialogues

Your dialogue choices affect how NPCs perceive you. In conversations, you'll often have multiple response options – choose polite and friendly options to improve reputation. Rude or threatening remarks can cause dislike.

Persuasion, influence, and charisma skills will help you negotiate and resolve conflicts.

4. Honest Trading and Generosity

Your relations with merchants influence their opinion of you. Excessive bargaining and price lowering can annoy sellers, reducing reputation.

Instead, by paying slightly more or selling goods at lower prices, you can increase your status among traders. In the future, they may offer you discounts or rare items.

5. Assist in Random Encounters

While traveling, you may encounter random events, such as bandit attacks on travelers or wild animal attacks. If you help people in distress, your reputation will grow as others learn of your good deeds.

Even if the rescued person doesn't belong to a town, they may spread word about you in neighboring settlements.

6. Hunt Bandits and Criminals

Taking down bandits and other criminals is one of the quickest ways to improve reputation. By killing robbers, you not only clear the roads of danger but also earn gratitude from local residents.

Guards and town inhabitants will view you as a protector, and some may even offer rewards or bonuses.

7. Undertake a Pilgrimage or Pay for Absolution of Sins

If your reputation with priests has worsened, it can be restored through religious rites. You can consult a priest, such as Father Nicodemus in Trosky Castle, and request permission for a pilgrimage. This will raise your reputation among the clergy.

An alternative option is making donations to the church (indulgences). This act of repentance can increase your reputation not only among the clergy but also among the common people.

8. Take Care of Yourself

Appearance plays an important role in how NPCs perceive you. A tidy and well-groomed Henry makes a positive impression, while a dirty, blood-stained appearance can elicit revulsion.

Regular washing, wearing clean and expensive clothes, and maintaining good health slightly increase reputation, especially among the nobility and clergy.

How to Quickly Boost Reputation

If you need to quickly restore your reputation, perform the following actions:

• Complete many side quests.
• Rescue people during random encounters.
• Trade fairly, without excessive bargaining.
• Create items and donate them to NPCs.
• Avoid unnecessary conflicts.
• Help resolve NPC disputes peacefully.
• Visit the church and make donations.

If your reputation is too low in a particular city, it may be worth leaving it for a while and returning later.

Reputation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a dynamic system impacting all aspects of the game. By carefully choosing your actions, helping people, and maintaining good relationships with NPCs, you can create a legend of the valiant Henry or become the most notorious criminal in Bohemia.