In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, your appearance and cleanliness are crucial elements that influence how NPCs perceive and interact with you, which can significantly impact your quest outcomes. Maintaining a clean appearance not only boosts your social interactions but can also affect your gameplay mechanics. Here's a detailed guide on how to ensure you're always presenting your best self in the game.

Table of Contents

• Why Do You Need to Be Clean in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*?
• How to Clean Yourself in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*
• Troughs
• Bathing Spots
• Bathhouses

Why Do You Need to Be Clean in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*?

Cleanliness in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* directly affects how NPCs perceive you. If you're covered in dirt, blood, or wearing ragged clothing, people are less likely to engage with you, hindering your ability to gather crucial information for quests. Furthermore, even if your Speech skill is high, being unclean imposes a debuff on your Speech and charisma, making it tougher to succeed in persuasion checks. Keeping clean, therefore, is not just about aesthetics but a strategic aspect of gameplay.

How to Clean Yourself in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*

To maintain your cleanliness in the game, you have three main options: using troughs, visiting bathing spots, or indulging in a bathhouse experience. Each method offers different levels of cleanliness, so choose based on your current needs and location.

Troughs

Troughs are easily found throughout the game's open world, typically located near major stores or buildings in towns and outposts. By interacting with a trough, Henry can wash his face, which helps remove some blood and dirt. However, this method does not clean your clothes, making it a quick fix rather than a thorough clean.

Bathing Spots

Bathing spots are generally found near larger bodies of water like ponds or rivers. For instance, in the Trotsky region, you can find one west of the Nomads’ Camp and the Cumans’ Camp. Simply walk into the water to wash your clothes, which is more effective than using a trough but still doesn't guarantee complete cleanliness.

Bathhouses

For the ultimate clean, visit a bathhouse, which you'll find in larger towns. This option requires a small fee in Groschen, but it's worth it. Bathing at a bathhouse thoroughly cleans both your clothes and Henry, removing all traces of blood and dirt. It's recommended to visit a bathhouse periodically to maintain peak cleanliness and social standing.

By following these methods, you can ensure Henry remains clean and presentable, which is essential for success in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.