King's Bounty II

King's Bounty II

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Class Stat Progression / Max Leadership Required
By Tommy
Starting stats and stat progression for all classes. Maximum leadership required to reach unit cap for all units.
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Disclaimer
I have started the game yesterday with all 3 classes in parallel and tracked the stat progression. I only played the first few levels. Based on the data I got, I tried to calculate the class base stats on level 30 (levelcap). I will update the guide if the stats per levelup change. Feel free to post your levelup stats in the comments to confirm if the calculation is correct or give me data for updating the guide.

Update 2021-08-26:
I removed the sections "Stat gains per levelup" and "Expected Level 30 base stats" as leadership gains on my playthrough didn't match the expectation. I also haven't found the pattern yet. I will still add my stat gains from playing.

Update 2021-08-30
- "Stats" sections updated: added level 30 stats for all classes
- "Units" sections updated: added missing recruitable units (including preorder and lord edition only units), updated wrong stack sizes, sorted them by max leadership required
- added section "Max Alignment increases"
- added section "Shrine bonuses"
- added section "Conclusions"

Special thanks to Jo, Tomipapa, Ido Panski and other contributers for their input.
Alignment
Aivar (Warrior):
  • 3 Power
  • seems to be locked into Power quest solutions (at least in the beginning)

Katharine (Mage):
  • 3 Finesse
  • seems to be locked into Finesse quest solutions (at least in the beginning)

Elisa (Paladin):
  • 3 Order
  • seems to be locked into Order quest solutions (at least in the beginning)
Max Alignment increases
  • Order/Anarchy: 39 points can be gained
  • Power/Finesse: 39 points can be gained
  • gained alignment points for quest decisions are always the same for both outcomes
  • side quests usually give +1 or +2 alignment points
  • main quests usually give +3 or +5 alignement points
  • to be able to hit the exact threshhold for unlocking the next tier of talents and not wasting alignment points it might be a good idea to leave some side quests unfinished
  • if the discrepancy between in current alignment points between opposing alignments is to big you can be locked decisions for some quests
Talents
Starting talents can not be changed with the respec feature.

Aivar (Warrior):
  • Pratice
  • Battle Prepartion
  • Retribution
  • Power Balance

Katharine (Mage):
  • Magic of Air and Fire
  • Magic of Earth and Ice
  • Insidious Maneuver
  • Finesse Balance

Elisa (Paladin):
  • Phantasmal Armor
  • Protection
  • Magic of Life and Light
  • Order Balance
Stats: Aivar (Warrior)
Stat progression:
  • Level 1: 460 Leadership, 2 Warfare, 1 Magic Power, 1 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 2: +90 Leadership (550), +2 Warfare
  • Level 3: +100 Leadership (650), +2 Warfare
  • Level 4: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 5: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 6: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 7: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 8: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 9: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 10: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 11: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 12: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 13: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 14: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 15: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 16: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 17: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 18: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 19: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 20: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 21: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 22: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 23: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 24: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 25: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 26: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 27: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 28: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 29: +x Leadership (?), +2 Warfare
  • Level 30: +x Leadership (4920), +2 Warfare

Level 30 stats: 4920 Leadership, 60 Warfare, 1 Magic Power, 1 Arcane Knowledge
Stats: Katharine (Mage)
Stat progression:
  • Level 1: 450 Leadership, 1 Warfare, 2 Magic power, 4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 2: +70 Leadership (520), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 3: +70 Leadership (590), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 4: +80 Leadership (670), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 5: +90 Leadership (760), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 6: +90 Leadership (850), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 7: +90 Leadership (940), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 8: +100 Leadership (1040), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 9: +100 Leadership (1140), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 10: +100 Leadership (1240), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 11: +110 Leadership (1350), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 12: +120 Leadership (1470), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 13: +120 Leadership (1590), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 14: +120 Leadership (1710), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 15: +130 Leadership (1840), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 16: +140 Leadership (1980), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 17: +140 Leadership (2120), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 18: +140 Leadership (2260), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 19: +150 Leadership (2410), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 20: +150 Leadership (2560), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 21: +150 Leadership (2710), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 22: +170 Leadership (2880), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 23: +170 Leadership (3050), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 24: +170 Leadership (3220), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 25: +180 Leadership (3400), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 26: +170 Leadership (3570), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 27: +190 Leadership (3760), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 28: +190 Leadership (3950), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 29: +190 Leadership (4140), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 30: +200 Leadership (4340), +2 Magic Power, +4 Arcane Knowledge

Level 30 stats: 4340 Leadership, 1 Warfare, 60 Magic Power, 120 Arcane Knowledge
Stats: Elisa (Paladin)
Stat progression:
  • Level 1: 470 Leadership , 1 Warfare, 1 Magic Power, 2 Arcane Knowledge.
  • Level 2: +110 Leadership (580), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 3: +120 Leadership (700), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 4: +120 Leadership (820), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 5: +120 Leadership (960), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 6: +130 Leadership (1070), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 7: +130 Leadership (1200), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 8: +140 Leadership (1340), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 9: +140 Leadership (1480), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 10: +150 Leadership (1630), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 11: +150 Leadership (1780), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 12: +160 Leadership (1940), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 13: +160 Leadership (2100), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 14: +160 Leadership (2260), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 15: +170 Leadership (2430), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 16: +170 Leadership (2600), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 17: +180 Leadership (2780), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 18: +180 Leadership (2960), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 19: +190 Leadership (3150), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 20: +190 Leadership (3340), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 21: +200 Leadership (3540), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 22: +200 Leadership (3740), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 23: +210 Leadership (3950), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 24: +210 Leadership (4160), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 25: +210 Leadership (4370), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 26: +220 Leadership (4590), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 27: +220 Leadership (4810), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 28: +230 Leadership (5040), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 29: +230 Leadership (5270), +2 Arcane Knowledge
  • Level 30: +240 Leadership (5510), +2 Arcane Knowledge

    Level 30 stats: 5510 Leadership, 1 Warfare, 1 Magic Power, 60 Arcane Knowledge
Shrine bonuses
Leadership
+60 Leadership, Location: swamp area
+60 Leadership, Location: field south of refugee camp
+70 Leadership, Location: Cedric's hideout
+70 Leadership, Location:
+70 Leadership, Location:
+70 Leadership, Location:

Total amount: 400

Arcane Knowledge
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location: Dupont Estate
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location: somewhere south of the fair if i recall right
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location: north of Folster
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location:
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location:
+5 Arcane Knowledge, Location:

Total amount: 30

Warfare
+1 Warfare, Location:
+1 Warfare, Location:
+1 Warfare, Location:
+1 Warfare, Location:

Total amount: 4

Magic Power
+1 Magic Power, Location:
+1 Magic Power, Location:
+1 Magic Power, Location:

Total amount: 3
Order Units - Max Leadership Required
Unit
Leadership cost
Unit cap
Max Leadership required
Dogs Of War
150
8
1200
King's Watchdogs
160
8
1280
Spearmen
130
10
1300
Archers
140
10
1400
Healers
140
10
1400
Spirits Of Light
460
5
2300
Swordsmen
240
10
2400
Crossbowmen
240
10
2400
Disciples
510
6
3060
Knights
440
8
3520
Cavalrymen
1160
4
4640
Royal Mages
1600
3
4800
Celestial Warriors
1900
4
7600
Power Units - Max Leadership Required
Unit
Leadership cost
Unit cap
Max Leadership required
Wolves
140
8
1120
Trolls
680
3
2040
Eagles
460
5
2300
Militiamen
240
10
2400
Heavy Crossbowmen
260
10
2600
Bears
530
5
2650
Flaming Eagles
550
5
2750
Gryphons
1100
3
3300
Housecarls
360
10
3600
Stoneskin Trolls
1200
3
3600
Ancient Wolves
1140
4
4560
Flamethrowers
450
8
3600
Berserkers
690
6
4140
Bear Riders
1200
4
4800
Troll Chiefs
1600
3
4800
Red Dragon
5700
1
5700
Anarchy Units - Max Leadership Required
Unit
Leadership cost
Unit cap
Max Leadership required
Ghouls
110
8
880
Skeletons
120
10
1200
Brigands
120
10
1200
Raiders
480
4
1920
Zombie
200
10
2000
Skeleton Archers
220
10
2200
Dark Spirits
480
5
2400
Free Archers
280
10
2800
Mercenaries
720
4
2880
Ancient Ghouls
540
6
3240
Assassins
460
8
3680
Ghosts
690
6
4140
Dark Adepts
1600
3
4800
Death Knights
1000
5
5000
Bone Dragon
5400
1
5400
Finesse Units - Max Leadership Required
Unit
Leadership cost
Unit cap
Max Leadership required
Clay Golem
200
6
1200
Wind Spirit
450
5
2250
Stone Elementals
760
3
2280
Iron Golem
400
6
2400
Fire Elementals
1200
3
3600
Ice Elementals
1320
3
3960
Gargoyle
1020
4
4080
Sentry Golem
1440
3
4320
Firehand Golems
1520
3
4560
Chimeras
2500
3
7500
Conclusions
Leadership / Army
  • only the Paladin class can use max stack Celestial Warriors (7600) and Chimeras (7500), but this requires gettiing all leadership shrine bonuses (400), Glory III talent (500) and most of the equipment with leadership bonuses
  • Paladin can use the rings from Duke Maximum 's Charms (+15 resists, -300 leadership) and Leathercollar (+3 armor, +3 resists, -100 leadership) and still have enough leadership for the Red Dragon (5700) => 5510+500+400-300-300-100=5710
  • Warrior needs all leadership shrine bonuses (400) and Glory III talent (500) to use the Red Dragon (5700) without having to rely on leadership bonuses on equipment
  • Mage needs all leadership shrine bonuses (400) and Glory III talent (500) and leadership bonuses on equipment to use the Red Dragon (5700)

Talents/Alignments
  • possible splits for unlocking talent tiers can be 28/8 or 16/16 for opposing alignments
  • with class starting points max split is 28/15, so its impossible to reach 28/16
  • to be able to use the highest tier talent you need to max all talents in the lower tier, as these may be useless it might be better to go for 16/16 instead of 28/8
  • for example the Paladin would benefit from double buffs for her army via the Supreme Magic talent, but this would require to max out the talents Bookworm, Elemental Rage, Secret Advantage and Summoning, which are mostly useless for an troop driven playstyle
41 Comments
KingRider 12 Aug, 2024 @ 6:06pm 
What is a idea talent aivar? same paladin?
hero_of_shapeir 4 Dec, 2023 @ 12:38pm 
This thread helped me quite a lot, so first off, thank you.

I went looking online for help after discovering that the trophies "Servant of Arek" and "Warrior of Maktis" are impossible to complete on Katharine because she starts with spells in those books. I loaded a save from a completed run on Elisa where I had gone full Power, no Finesse, and found I lacked the stats needed. Thanks to this guide, I realized I had missed an arcane shrine somewhere, and that little bit of difference was enough to learn the final spells.

In addition to the arcane knowledge locations listed - Dupont Estate, South of Fair, North of Folster, you can find them: southwest of the brigand camp, behind a farm only accessible late in the game (the bridge will be broken initially); just east of the brigand camp, where you first meet Brand; and finally, where you encounter the first Scryer battle, east of the capitol (not sure if it's accessible until after you've removed the corruption).
Xelian 25 Nov, 2023 @ 2:59pm 
Something which may be worth adding. You can get to 28/16 (op have missed a quest I think or was bugged when he did the guide). The problem is that you have to be very careful in the managment of this beucase as soon as you go over 20 you are locked into that path choice. Not sure how worth this is as you will lock yourself from many choices until very late game
Maverick 8 Feb, 2023 @ 7:16pm 
Thank you so much for this guide Tommy! I scoured google trying to find info like till I finally came across your guide! The leadership conclusion was most helpful! Thanks again!
Ultimate Despair 2 Jan, 2023 @ 11:18am 
The Refugee Camp quest starts with 2 possible routes (anarchy/ order). Both of these split into some side quests that reward more of the same points. Once you make the final choice of either side, the other path disappears and you you cant get both rewards. But you get more rewards in total if you complete the side quests of both paths, including anarchy/ order.

It's possible there's more quests like this later in the game.
OwlRaider 27 Dec, 2022 @ 11:16pm 
Just finished the game as Katharina and I don't recall ever seeing Firehand Golems anywhere. Are these units actually in the game(in the latest version) and if so where?
Jo 18 Feb, 2022 @ 3:17pm 
In the latest patch notes, the devs mentioned altering the stats progression. Does that mean all the info here would require revision?
vagush02 2 Sep, 2021 @ 1:03pm 
@Tommy Certainly possible too, it would be hard indeed, just felt obliged to point it out anyway just for the heck of it.
Tommy  [author] 2 Sep, 2021 @ 11:43am 
@vagush02
Ah interesting. I did all the quests and only got 39 power/finesse points, so somehow you got 2 extra point. Maybe there are quests where the rewarded points are not equal for both solutions. But I think even if 28/16 is possible, it would be hard to utilize this as you need so many talent points to reach the higher tiers.
vagush02 2 Sep, 2021 @ 10:51am 
Power\finesse *