Maintaining a clean appearance in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 significantly impacts how NPCs perceive and interact with you, influencing quest outcomes. Neglecting hygiene results in decreased speech and charisma, hindering persuasion checks. Here's how to maintain Henry's cleanliness:
Why Cleanliness Matters in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
A clean appearance improves NPC interactions. Being dirty or poorly dressed makes it harder to gather information and succeed in dialogue. Even with high Speech skills, dirt and grime impose debuffs, reducing persuasion success rates.
How to Clean Yourself in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The game offers three primary methods for cleaning: troughs, bathing spots, and bathhouses.
Troughs

Commonly found in towns and outposts, troughs provide a basic clean. Interact with them to wash away some dirt and blood, but this method doesn't clean your clothing.
Bathing Spots

Located near larger bodies of water (rivers, ponds), bathing spots offer a slightly more thorough clean than troughs. Entering the water partially cleans both Henry and his clothes, though not completely.
Bathhouses
For the most effective cleaning, visit a bathhouse (usually in larger towns). While requiring a small Groschen payment, bathhouses provide the most thorough clean, removing all dirt and blood from Henry and his clothing. Regular visits are recommended for optimal cleanliness.
This guide covers the various methods for maintaining Henry's hygiene in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and information, check out The Escapist.