Survival in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't just about restoring your health after facing tough foes. It's also about finding yummy meals that help sustain your character as they trek across the countryside. Here's our guide on how to cook, smoke, and dry food in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Should you cook, smoke, or dry meat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Food and nourishment guide
The nourishment mechanic is something you need to be aware of as you continue onward in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's campaign. As time passes in-game, Henry will start to feel hungry. If you're unable to eat proper food, you might just experience debilitating effects.
Moreover, the passage of time also causes meat and other ingredients to spoil. That's why it's important to consume what you have, lest they turn rotten. Alternatively, if Henry has already eaten his fill, you could always feed your loyal dog companion Mutt.
Buying food from merchants
Before we discuss how you should cook food in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, it's worth talking about how to acquire items in the first place. If you're in villages that dot the countryside, you could always just buy food directly from specific types of vendors:
Bakers sell bread, pies, and pastries that you could readily eat.
Grocers sell all kinds of vegetables and fruits.
Butchers sell meat products, such as pork, beef, chicken, and others.
Hunting wild animals for their meat
You could also hunt wild animals in the wilderness. Skinning these creatures nets you their meat, pelts, and other organs.
Note that poaching is a crime in these lands, as most domesticated animals and those in the forest are considered the king's property. The only exceptions to this rule are wolves and hares.
Using the cooking pot
You can cook food in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 by interacting with stoves, which are usually found in taverns and certain homes. The nourishment value tends to be fairly high, though the key factor here is that you're more likely to spot stoves in settlements, as opposed to smokehouses or drying racks.
Using the smokehouse
Using the smokehouse is also another option. Smoked meats tend to have higher nutritional value compared to dried or cooked food. However, smokehouses tend to be rarer fixtures in villages.
Using the drying rack
The drying rack is the best option if you want to prevent food from spoiling in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. When you interact with one, you can select different kinds of meat, fruits, and even herbs.
Specifically when it comes to edible stuff, you're going to notice that these have lower nutritional value compared to smoked and cooked meals. On a positive note, these items have higher a condition stat, which means it would take forever before they spoil and rot.
That does it for our guide on how to dry, smoke, and cook food in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Be sure to have items that you can eat during your travels. Lastly, if you're having trouble surviving in the wilds, you could take a look at our character healing guide.
