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About Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 drops players into massive medieval battles where swords clash, arrows rain, and castles crumble. The game focuses on large‑scale, first‑person melee combat with up to 64 participants fighting for team objectives.
A new subclass system expands the four core classes into more than ten options, while over thirty weapons and various support items let squads devise tactics. Mounted combat adds a cavalry dimension that changes how players approach engagements.
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Gameplay
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first‑person slasher that recreates iconic medieval moments, from sword fights to sprawling castle sieges. Players compete on Team Objective maps where the goal is to dominate the battlefield.
Matches support up to 64 players and feature catapults, fire‑spreading arrows, and the ability to destroy villages. Support items such as oil pots, barricades, and archer’s stakes add tactical depth.
- Coordinate with teammates to control key objectives.
- Use support items to block enemy advances.
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Classes & Subclasses
Four base classes form the core of Chivalry 2, each branching into more than ten subclasses. This system provides a wider variety of playstyles than previous titles.
Subclasses grant access to unique load‑outs, letting players tailor their role on the battlefield while still using the core class’s combat style.
- Experiment with different subclasses to find a style that fits your preferred combat range.
- Mix melee and support‑focused subclasses for balanced team composition.

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Weapons & Support Items
The game offers over 30 unique weapons, each with multiple visual variants, covering swords, axes, polearms, and ranged gear. Players can switch between weapons to adapt to changing combat scenarios.
New support items include oil pots, barricades, supply crates, and archer’s stakes, giving squads additional tactical options during sieges and open‑field fights.
- Carry a ranged weapon for early‑game skirmishes, then switch to a heavy melee weapon for close combat.
- Place barricades to protect flanking teammates.
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Multiplayer
Chivalry 2 is built around online PvP, supporting up to 64 players per match on Windows. Large battles unfold on maps that emphasize team objectives and coordinated assaults.
Steam achievements and trading cards are available for players who wish to track progress and collect in‑game memorabilia.
- Join a regular group to improve coordination across matches.
- Earn achievements to showcase your battlefield successes.
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Mounted Combat
A fully featured mounted combat system lets players fight atop horses, delivering trample attacks, front or rear kicks, and lance‑based unhorsing maneuvers.
Mounted players can engage both ground and other mounted opponents, adding a vertical layer to melee engagements.
- Use horse kicks to disrupt enemy formations.
- Aim for unhorsing with a lance to remove threats quickly.





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