Role-playing games allow players to create a unique character, developing their strength, agility, or social skills. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, charisma plays a vital role in interactions with NPCs, influencing dialogues, persuasion, and even access to restricted areas. A well-dressed and groomed Henry (Indro) can more easily persuade someone, secure a better deal, or gain support. Here's everything you need to know about increasing charisma in the game.

How Charisma Works in KCD2

Charisma is a secondary parameter that depends on Henry's (Indro) clothing, cleanliness, and overall appearance. Unlike Strength or Agility, which increase as the game progresses, charisma is determined by how Henry (Indro) looks and behaves. It is critically important for successfully passing dialogue checks, obtaining better prices from merchants, and improving relations with NPCs.

How to Check Charisma Level

To view the current charisma level, open the inventory. This parameter is displayed under the character model, right above the Speed attribute. For a more detailed analysis, go to the Player menu, where charisma affects social skills like Persuasion, Intimidation, Impression, and Dominance.

How to Increase Charisma

Dress Like a Noble

Clothing is the most crucial factor affecting charisma. The more expensive and exquisite the costume, the higher the charisma value. Visiting a tailor to acquire noble attire, elegant hats, and jewelry significantly elevates Henry's (Indro) social status. However, the condition of the clothes is as important as their quality. Dirty, damaged, or bloodstained items reduce charisma, so they need to be well-kept.

To maximize this parameter, it's worth creating several outfits in the inventory: one for combat and another for social interactions. This way, Henry (Indro) will always be ready for important conversations.

Keep Clean

No one respects a dirty beggar, and this rule applies in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. If Henry (Indro) is covered in blood, mud, or dust, his charisma significantly decreases. Regular washing helps maintain it at a high level.

There are several ways to keep Henry clean:

• Bathhouses: The best option as they clean both body and clothes. Some offer additional services like massages, providing extra bonuses.
• Laundries: Require soap but effectively clean clothes and restore initial charisma.
• Water Troughs: A quick but less effective way to remove dirt in emergencies.

A clean appearance not only boosts charisma but also helps in interacting with NPCs, improving their reaction to Henry (Indro).

Use Perfumes

Crafting or buying perfumes gives a temporary charisma bonus, which is useful before important conversations. However, mixing several scents simultaneously is not recommended as it will have the opposite effect.

• "Mint" Perfume – a mild but long-lasting scent that slightly boosts charisma.
• "Lion" Perfume – a powerful but short-lived scent that significantly increases charisma.

Maximum effect can be achieved by using perfume after visiting the bathhouse.

Maintain Your Clothing

Worn-out clothing not only reduces charisma but also worsens armor attributes and other parameters. Tailors can repair damaged clothing, and armor needs to be given to blacksmiths. Also, Henry (Indro) can use a tailor's kit or a blacksmith's kit for self-repair.

If an item's attributes show two numbers (for example, 10/12), the left number indicates the current condition, while the right number shows the maximum. If the left value is lower, the clothing needs cleaning or repair.

Unlock Skills that Boost Charisma

The game features several perks that can increase charisma or provide temporary bonuses. The most useful ones include:

Why Charisma is Important

Charisma is more than just a number; it's a crucial indicator that affects many aspects of the game:

1. Better deals with traders – easier to negotiate and save money.
2. Avoiding conflicts – guards and bandits may not attack Henry (Indro).
3. Access to restricted areas – high charisma can help persuade NPCs to allow passage.
4. Enhanced social influence – NPCs respond more favorably, unlocking unique dialogue options and quests.