Mutt, your loyal canine companion, is tragically separated from you during the early hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After a few key story events, players can search for Mutt and rescue him as part of a side quest, allowing him to rejoin Henry’s side as man’s best friend.
The side quest to reunite Henry and Mutt is fairly long, making it understandable to wonder if saving the poor pupper is worth the trouble. Here’s everything you need to know about Mutt and his utility in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Should You Find and Save Mutt in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
Yes, we think that finding and saving Mutt is absolutely worth it in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Not only does it make sense for Henry’s character from a narrative point of view, but Mutt offers plenty of utility to players throughout their adventures across Bohemia.
Here are some of the reasons you’d want Mutt by your side.
All Bark, All Bite
Mutt doesn’t just feast on sausages and smoked mutton, but he’ll assist you during combat encounters. He’ll distract enemies, bite their legs and arms to throw off their balance, and take a few hits in your honor. Having a companion in fights reduces the difficulty significantly as you can manage individual enemies easily.
You can also initiate fights using Mutt by commanding him to “Sic” enemies. Just ensure he doesn’t get hit too often as that’ll decrease his obedience. Even if you’re attacking innocent Villagers, Mutt won’t hesitate and become your partner in crime, as Anubis intended.
A Loyal Distraction
You can teach Mutt to Bark, which is especially useful if you plan on sneaking around.
If you command Mutt to Bark, he’ll sit in a spot and Bark his lungs out, distracting everyone in his vicinity, while you sneak into a house to steal vegetables and dried herbs.
Master and His Hound
With the Hellhound Perk, you’ll appear more threatening as a group whenever you have Mutt with you. Whether it’s an intimidation check or Bandits making a fuss, you’ll appear tougher overall.
Some enemies will surrender more easily or even flee, but regardless, they’ll struggle against you and Mutt thanks to his combat abilities. Additionally, you’re able to earn Charisma points just by having Mutt with you after unlocking a specific Perk.
On the Hunt
Mutt can help Henry hunt by spotting game, but he’s also very useful in specific quests where you need to find a person or item. For instance, during a certain side quest, you’ll have to locate a character in the woods. If you have their scarf, Mutt can catch the scent and lead you to them by tracking their location. This saves a lot of hassle compared to searching aimlessly within the marked area.
Traveling Alone is No Fun
Lastly, on a more personal note, you’ll be traveling alone for a good chunk of the game, and it can get a bit lonely. While the game does a great job of adding random events during your journey, having a companion makes exploration even more engaging.
Best Perks for Mutt
Mutt has a dedicated Perks section in Skills called “Houndmaster“, and if you’re planning on keeping him around, almost all of these are useful. Early on, however, we recommend prioritizing the following:
How To Raise Mutt’s Obedience
Mutt’s obedience directly impacts his performance, and thus his overall utility. If you aren’t taking care of him, which isn’t that difficult, he’ll run off, and disobey you frequently. Here are a few things you’re able to do to increase his obedience:
You can check Mutt’s currentobediencein theSidekicksmenu underDog. The maximum obedience value is100.
Overall, Mutt is an invaluable companion who is worth the bit of trouble during his lengthy side quest. It makes sense to have him with you mechanically, and narratively. Speaking of companions, make sure to get your otherdear animal friend Pebbles the Horse back for free.
Ali Hashmi
Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn’t spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he’s probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.
