Embarking on your *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* adventure? The prologue can leave you feeling rather under-equipped, but don't despair! There's a way to snag a free and surprisingly useful weapon early on: the Dogwood Village Bow. This guide shows you exactly how.
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After parting ways with Hans, your path to the wedding involves either working for a blacksmith or a miller. While the blacksmith job might seem appealing, even if you choose the miller route, the map marker for the blacksmith's location makes finding the bow incredibly easy. This convenient location is also beneficial if you do decide to take the blacksmith job later and want to obtain the hermit's sword.
The blacksmith's forge is located in Tachov, north of Troskowitz (where the prologue concludes). Head west out of Troskowitz, following the path as it curves north. At the point where a smaller road branches west and the main road forks ahead, turn right towards a cluster of trees. This seemingly unremarkable cluster hides a small training area.
Within this training area, you'll find a target riddled with arrows – free ammo for the taking! To the right of the target, leaning against a tree trunk, rests the Dogwood Village Bow. While you're there, grab some brew from the nearby stump and collect any mushrooms you find. Once you’ve gathered your supplies, continue on with your quest.
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Alternative Ways to Acquire the Dogwood Village Bow
While you can purchase the Dogwood Village Bow from Huntsman's Son Vitek in Tachov, it's not the most powerful ranged weapon, and certainly not worth the price when a free version is so readily available. However, Vitek also sells other, more powerful weapons, and you can use alchemy to supplement your funds by gathering herbs and selling potions.
Regardless of whether you choose the free bow or opt for a different weapon later, having a ranged combat option is invaluable, especially if you prefer not to rely solely on melee combat. *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*'s combat, while similar to the first game, may not suit every player's style. A ranged weapon offers a viable alternative.
After acquiring the bow, continue to Tachov to pursue the blacksmith job (and save after successfully forging a sword), or proceed to the miller to continue the main quest. With a ranged weapon at your disposal, facing challenges in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* becomes significantly easier.
That's how to obtain the free Dogwood Village Bow early in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Happy hunting!
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
