Chivalry 2: Complete Guide

A new-to-veteran guide to Torn Banner's medieval battlefield: melee fundamentals, every class and subclass, Team Objective play, weapon picks, progression and the state of the game in 2026.

Researched September 2026 — current as of hotfix 2.11.4 (December 2025). The Regicide update (2.11, May 2024) was the last major content update; since then the game receives stability hotfixes only. Unofficial Servers and Skill Based Team Balance arrived with Duel of the Fêtes (March 2024). Check the linked sources if something differs.

Quick Start

Block, then hit back. Holding block when an attack lands is a parry; attacking immediately after is a riposte, which is faster and interrupts their next swing.
Three attack types matter. Slash (horizontal), Overhead (vertical) and Stab (thrust). Each has different reach, speed and angle — learn when to use each.
Watch your stamina. Blocking and getting hit drain it. Run out and you get disarmed.
Stay with your team. Chivalry 2 punishes lone wolves; three enemies swinging at you win every time.
Pick a Footman or Knight subclass first. They are forgiving, and the Field Engineer's objective tools are valuable.
Team Objective (TO) is the heart of the game. Push, defend, carry objectives. Big battles, big XP.
Throw things. Every weapon, torch, severed limb and item can be thrown with enough damage to finish a weakened enemy.
Disengage to recover. Health regenerates when you stop taking damage for a while, and support items (like the Officer's banner and supply options) help — backing off for a few seconds often beats trading hits at low health.
Friendly fire exists. Watch your swing arcs near teammates, especially with big weapons.

Combat Fundamentals

Mechanic	What it does
Slash	Wide horizontal swing; hits multiple enemies and teammates
Overhead	Vertical attack; tight hit area, good in crowds
Stab	Thrust; longest reach, narrow hit
Heavy attack	Hold an attack for more damage and different timing
Special attack	Weapon-specific move with unique properties
Block / Parry	Blocking at the moment of impact parries; allows a riposte
Riposte	Fast counterattack after a parry
Counter	Answering an incoming attack with the same attack type at the right moment blocks and strikes back in one move
Feint	Cancel an attack into another to bait a parry
Drag	Delay an attack by turning away to throw off parry timing
Accel	Speed up an attack by turning into it
Combo	Chain attacks for faster follow-ups
Kick	Breaks blocks and interrupts
Sprint charge	Leap attack while sprinting
Throw	Throw your weapon or objects for burst damage
Battle cry	Shout on a cooldown; use it before engaging rather than mid-duel

Parry and riposte in practice

Face the enemy squarely and block when their swing lands.
Immediately attack — the riposte is faster and puts you back on offence.
If they feint (cancel mid-swing), do not panic block again early; wait for the real attack.

Countering

Countering means answering an attack with the same attack type (for example, an overhead against an incoming overhead) at the right moment. It defends and hits back faster than a normal parry-riposte and is a key high-level skill; it costs stamina, so do not rely on it when you are nearly out.

Classes and Subclasses

Class	Subclasses	Role
Archer	Longbowman, Crossbowman, Skirmisher	Ranged damage, javelins, support
Vanguard	Devastator, Raider, Ambusher	Aggressive two-handers, fast flanking
Footman	Poleman, Man at Arms, Field Engineer	Versatile support and objective play
Knight	Officer, Guardian, Crusader	Tanky frontliners with shields and heavy weapons

Tips per class:

Archer: stay behind your team; target enemy archers and wounded fighters.
Vanguard: flank and hit the enemies engaged with your teammates.
Footman: Field Engineer builds barricades and objective tools; Poleman keeps enemies at bay.
Knight: lead pushes and hold chokepoints; Officer's banner heals nearby allies.

Weapons worth trying

Messer and Longsword — fast and reliable.
Polehammer and Halberd — reach and big hits.
Greatsword — strong two-hander.
Morning Star, Mace — heavy-hitting one-handers.
Goedendag — the last weapon added (Regicide update).

Every weapon has strengths; pick one and learn its reach and timing rather than chasing a "best" pick.

Game Modes

Mode	Details
Team Objective	Up to 64 players; phased attack/defend objectives (siege, escort, destroy)
Team Deathmatch	Team kill-count mode
Free-for-All	Every knight for themselves
Brawl	Mayhem with unconventional weapons (fish, chairs, bread)
Duels and custom play	Small-scale one-on-one fighting, largely on community-run unofficial servers

Team Objective maps

Launch-era staples include Lionspire, Rudhelm, Falmire, Galencourt, Darkforest, Coxwell and Aberfell. Post-launch updates added maps such as The Razing of Askandir (Tenosian Invasion, June 2022), The Breach of Baudwyn, The Sacking of Bridgetown, The Assault on Thayic Stronghold, The Reclamation of Montcrux (Reclamation update, November 2023) and the final map, Regicide at Trayan Citadel (Regicide update, May 2024). Each has attack and defend phases; learning the objectives and choke points matters as much as combat.

Tips:

Attackers: push together, carry objectives, and focus enemy archers.
Defenders: hold chokepoints, use barricades, and reset objectives.
Siege engines: catapults, ballistas and battering rams change phases — use them.

Mounted Combat

Horses spawn on many maps (the Reinforced update in October 2022 added them to more existing maps, such as the Rudhelm siege). On horseback you can trample foot soldiers, land front or rear horse kicks, fight with your equipped weapon, and unhorse riders with a lance.

Riders: keep moving — a stationary horse is an easy kill. Make passes through the enemy line rather than stopping inside it.
Infantry: polearms and spears are the answer to cavalry; stab or overhead the horse as it comes in, and side-step rather than running in a straight line.
Dismount near the objective if you need to push or carry it; horses are for flanking and chasing, not for standing on a point.

Positioning and Teamfighting

Most deaths in 64-player matches come from being outnumbered, not out-dueled.

Fight at the edge of your team's blob, not in front of it. Let enemies come to your line so two or three allies can hit them.
Watch your flanks. Vanguards and Raiders love hitting people who are locked in a duel.
Use overheads and stabs in crowds. Narrow attacks do not clip teammates the way slashes do.
Third-party duels. If a teammate is fighting someone, hit that enemy from the side — Chivalry 2 is not an honour duel simulator in TO.
Respect chokepoints. Gates, stairs and bridges make a few defenders worth many attackers; defenders should hold them, attackers should push them together and with siege support.
Archers: pick targets engaged with your teammates, where they cannot dodge. Stay near cover and switch to your melee sidearm when flanked.

Settings Worth Checking

Setting	Why
Field of view	Wider FOV shows flankers; many players raise it
First vs third person	Both are fully supported; third person gives more awareness, first person makes reading attack angles easier for some
Mouse sensitivity	Lower sensitivity makes drags and accels controllable
Crosshair and hit indicators	Helps judge reach and attack direction
Voice chat and text filters	Match chat can be loud; configure to taste

Progression

Class and weapon levels unlock subclasses, weapons and cosmetics.
Gold is earned by playing and spent on cosmetics.
Crowns are the premium currency.
Campaign passes (like Regicide) add cosmetic unlocks.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Lone-wolfing. Stay with your team.
Wild slashing near teammates. Friendly fire hurts your team.
Spamming block. You lose stamina and get disarmed.
Ignoring objectives. TO rewards objective play.
Chasing archers across the map. Let flankers deal with them.
Fighting on at low health. Step back behind your line and let health regenerate before re-engaging.

Advanced Tips

Use feints and drags only when opponents are parrying consistently; otherwise attack straight.
Accel your attacks to beat slow parries.
Countering stops enemy attacks before they land.
Play to your weapon's reach. Spears and polearms should keep distance; daggers should get close.
Throwing items finishes weakened enemies at range.
Skill Based Team Balance keeps matches more even, so steady play pays off.

FAQ

Is Chivalry 2 still supported? Regicide (May 2024) was the last major content update; the game has since received stability hotfixes, most recently 2.11.4 in December 2025. Servers are online.

Is Chivalry 2 cross-platform? Yes, all-platform crossplay.

What are unofficial servers? Community-hosted servers added in Duel of the Fêtes (March 2024) that let players run custom settings and duel servers.

How do I parry? Block right as an attack lands, then attack immediately to riposte.

What is the best class for beginners? Footman or Knight — forgiving and versatile.

Is there a Chivalry 3? Torn Banner has hinted at future Chivalry projects but has not announced a sequel as of this writing.