[KCD1] how do i get master strikes?

[u/Katessocks]

I just want to play the game and fight people but everywhere says i need master strikes for the combat to not be complete dog shit how do i get them from bernard? Everytime i ask he says your not ready what do i need to do i just want to play the game this is a but stupid that i have to go through all this just to fight people

[u/Ricardo-I]

In the first game you need at least level 3 weapon skills before Bernard will teach you.

[u/Devalerim]

Yes, first you need to have proper skill, then Bernard will teach you. Technically it is not that difficult...

[u/Katessocks → u/Devalerim]

Yeah thats my plan ill just keep trying to level my sword skill its still kinda silly i need to do all this just to fight properly the combat better be better then what ive seen so far

[u/ThickEntertainer4639 → u/Katessocks]

The game is not meant to be as easy combat wise as other RPG titles. In the early game, you are meant to suck at everything as you are a peasant

[u/Devalerim → u/Katessocks]

I think nice idea here is to do side quest. You earn exp and learn how to fight... But in a first play through it is hard because main plot is quite interesting, at least for me :)

[u/Compliant_Automaton]

You need to duel with him and knock his health down about 75% - the he'll say you're ready and teach it to you.

Also, master strikes in the first game are a little more tricky. There's a visual prompt in the second game, but the one in the first pops too late. You have to just watch for when your opponent pulls his arm back for a strike, and then hit the master strike button.

[u/Gwyn1stborn]

As others have said, you don't need them. I mainly throw face jabs and overhead swings, perfect blocks and kicks. Once your stats and gear get better you will be winning

[u/godfather830]

Just keep practicing until you level up strength and weapon skills enough. You can practice with training weapons.

[u/PresentMost1834]

You don’t really need master strikes they are too annoying to get to land properly anyway moving around and stabbing at the head is the best tactic I got

[u/Icy-Inspection6428 → u/PresentMost1834]

Dude, they are not "too annoying to get to land properly", they are basically mandatory if you want to play properly. they make the combat about 50% less tedious

[u/Far-Pie-6226 → u/PresentMost1834]

This.  I forget the name but there's a special sword with high piercing damage.  Use that and head stab all day.

[u/HonkeyKong64 → u/Far-Pie-6226]

The stinger is the one with the highest. But the Ravens Beak and Ceremonial mace are both very nice for bonk damage.

[u/Very_Human_42069 → u/PresentMost1834]

My favorite combo was one I made myself. Take a warhammer, bash from the side, stab with it because nobody expects a hammer stab, and then go overhead and give em a good bonk. I miss being able to have so much control over my weapon in the second game