In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you’ll come across plenty of bird nests early in the game. It often feels like every time you walk through a forest, you emerge with around ten new ones marked on your map. However, before acquiring a ranged weapon like a bow or crossbow, you might be wondering how to knock them down and loot their contents.
Bird nests not only contain eggs, but you might also find a lockpick, a sword part like a handguard, or even jewellery. This guide will show you how to knock down and loot bird nests without a ranged weapon—or if you’d rather not waste arrows and bolts.
Knocking Down Bird Nests in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Once you obtain a crossbow or bow, knocking down bird nests becomes effortless. However, in the early game, you won’t have access to either. The most effective way to knock down a bird nest is by throwing stones. Press C to enter stealth mode, then use G to throw stones—typically to distract guards. Interestingly, these stones can also knock down bird nests if aimed correctly.
Aim slightly above the bird nest and press G to throw a rock. Since you have an unlimited supply of stones, you can keep trying if you miss. This method saves arrows or bolts early on and allows you to knock down nests even before acquiring a bow or crossbow—when they’re most useful.
As mentioned earlier, along with eggs, bird nests are also a great early source of lockpicks, and they can also contain sword parts for blacksmithing and occasionally even jewellery—essentially a collection of shiny items gathered by the bird.
Note: If you’re curious about where to find the right stones on the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 map then a good suggestion would be to crouch and hold R1/RB on the controller to throw stones because there’s no need to find a specific type—stones are thrown automatically.
Tips
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, bird nests are valuable sources of items like lockpicks, sword parts, and jewelry. Here are some tips to keep in mind when knocking down bird nests:
- Crouch Before Throwing: Ensure you’re crouching before attempting to throw a stone. This can improve your aim and stability.
- Aim Slightly to the Left: Some players have found that aiming slightly to the left of the nest increases accuracy.
- Unlimited Stones: You have an infinite supply of stones, so don’t hesitate to make multiple attempts if needed.
- Avoiding Guard Attention: Using stones is quieter than firing arrows or bolts, reducing the risk of attracting guards.
By following these tips, you can efficiently loot bird nests early in the game without expending valuable resources or drawing unwanted attention.
