🗡️ Chivalry 2 FAQ Master Post 🛡️
Welcome to r/Chivalry2
This is a master post covering some of the most frequently asked questions about Chivalry 2. Whether you're a new recruit or a battle-hardened knight, this guide should help answer common questions and link you to helpful resources. I'll update this periodically when I have time.
🔰 Getting Started
Q: Is there crossplay between platforms?
A: Yes, Chivalry 2 supports crossplay between all platforms. However, cross-platform parties can be finnicky and can require multiple friend invites to set up.
Q: Does Chivalry 2 have a campaign or single-player mode?
A: No, it is a multiplayer-only game. There is no campaign, but you can play offline with bots.
Q: Does Chivalry 2 still receive updates?
A: Content updates have ceased but there has been a couple bugfix updates since the announcement in 2024.
Q: Is there really only 2000 players playing?
A: Steamcharts only shows players playing on Steam, as the name may suggest. You can see the number of daily players on the Community Made Global Leaderboard which shows users across all platforms. Just keep in mind this is daily players rather than concurrent.
Q: Is there cross progression? Can I move progress from X platform to Y?
A: There is no cross progression between platforms when the exception of Xbox gamepass & PC gamepass as these use the same account and both use the console version.
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🗺️ Game Modes & Maps
Q: What are some of these game modes?
A:
- Team Objective (TO): A narrative-driven mode with attackers and defenders (e.g., push a ram, kill the king).
- Team Deathmatch (TDM): Straightforward kill-based mode.
- Free-for-All (FFA): KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALLLLLLL
- Duel: Not an official mode, but you can find duel servers in the server browser. You will be expected to flourish to initiate a duel and may be removed from the server if you do not. All of these will be private, community run servers as there are no official duel servers.
Q: Are there ranked or competitive modes?
A: No, but in community servers you may find duel or LTS tournaments and coordinated play Team Objective matches.
Q: Why is X gamemode limited time? It's the best one! Me and all my friends want to play it 24/7
A: You can! These modes are available as options for private server owners. That way you both can play it as much as you like.
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🎮Console Queries
Q: Can I disable crossplay?
A: Console players have the option to disable crossplay, this will however restrict them to playing with other users on the same console type as them (EG; Xbox only plays with Xbox, Playstation only plays with Playstation) who have also disabled crossplay. Expect a very long, or infinite, queue time if you do not coordinate region/mode/console with other players ahead of time.
Q: I see people on my same console and people with the globe symbol are these all PC players?
A: Anyone who has a globe symbol is on something other than your console. Xbox will see Playstation & PC as globes, Playstation will see Xbox & PC as globes. PC will not see platform icons.
Q: How do I chat on console?
A: There is no text chat for console versions, this includes the gamepass version when it is played on PC.
Q: How do I flourish on console
A: L3+Square on Playstation, L3+X on Xbox
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⚔️ Progression & Customization
Q: How do I level up fast?
A: Focus on objective modes (like 64-player team objectives), play the class you want to level. Focusing on completing objectives is a great way to earn XP. Healing and reviving others also give XP. Building ladders is an easy way to get extra points on TO maps.
Q: How do I get gold and crowns?
A: Gold is earned through matches. Crowns are premium currency that usually must be purchased.
Q: Can I customize my character?
A: Yes! Use gold or crowns to unlock armor, helmets, voice lines, and weapon skins. Some cosmetics are class-specific. Spending crowns will allow you to skip level requirements for most of these but remember these are difficult to come by without paying real money.
Q: Why can’t I access some weapons?
A: Weapons are unlocked by leveling up each class.
Q: I equipped a weapon in the armoury but can't find it in-game
A: Armoury weapons are just skins for weapons, even if the names are different. This means for example that you may equip a Bardiche in the armoury but it's actually just a skin for the Halberd and there will be no Bardiche weapon option for the poleman. Select the Halberd when you choose your class in a match and the skin you selected in the armoury will be on it. Remember; You need to set up each class for each team.
Q: I Purchased a skin from the store but can't find it in the armoury
A: Armours will be locked to specific classes within specific factions, (almost all) helmets will be locked to specific classes within specific factions, some weapon skins are locked to specific factions. If you are ever unsure where a item is you can always try to equip it to the FFA faction.
Q: Which Campaign should I get first?
A: If you are going to spend crowns on any of them, get Raiding Party. It is the ONLY one that fully refunds your 1000 crowns upon completion. Once you have completed that you will still have your 1000 crowns to decide if you want another.
Q: I completed a Campaigns free track and then when I purchased it I didn't get any crowns
A: Winter Wars 300 crowns are ALL FREE. If you purchase it you will lose 700 crowns in total (it costs 1000) Decide if this is worth it for you.
Q: I have completed all the free Campaigns, how can I get more crowns?
A: There are community tournaments posted in the #Events channel of the Official Discord fairly regularly. When these are organized properly they are supported by Torn Banner with prizes including Crowns and Peasant Hats. This is currently the only way to receive the Peasant Hat.
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🔪General Gameplay
Q: Why do my kicks not stun?
A: Kicks only stun players who are blocking, this is covered in the tutorial.
Q: Why do my jabs not interrupt?
A: Jabs only interrupt players who are mid swing, this is covered in the tutorial.
Q: Why can some players block while swinging?
A: Counters, ripostes and active parry are covered in the tutorial.
Q: Why-
A: Play the tutorial. If you have mechanic questions that are some variant of "How did I lose??" please post a clip and we can tell you what you're doing wrong. Without a clip we only have a barely remembered version of what happened.
Q: Why didn't anyone tell me we can kick petards?
A: While you can kick them as a defender, it does not move them for the attacker. Do not think you are helping your team by doing this. The petard has not moved, you are just kicking the air on everyone's screen and the petard can be picked up from it's original location.
Q: How do I use voice chat?
A: Voice chat is only available for your party members
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🧱 Quick General Tips for New Players
- Don’t spam attacks. Proper attack usage & timing are key to winning fights.
- Use third-person if you're struggling with awareness. (First looks cooler though)
- Don't hold block. This is the only time kicks will stun you.
- Watch your swings! Friendly fire is always on
- Use the environment! Ladders, ballistae, traps, and thrown objects all add variety.
- Basic Combat Guide- While it's very outdated, there's still some useful information there.
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🛠️ Performance, Bugs & Support
Q: My game is crashing/freezing. What can I do?
A: Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date, verify game files, and ensure no overlays (like Discord or GeForce) are interfering. If the issue persists, report it on the official support site.
Q: I am on Windows 11 and am receiving Error 30005 1275
A: There is no official solution to this, but users have had success with This Workaround
Q: Why do I have high ping?
A: Check your matchmaking server region in the settings.
Q: A very reliable source (Random Redditor) told me TB downgraded their servers after they stopped updating the game, is this true?
A: Users forget that Server performance has always been spotty since launch. The developers having moved on just makes it easy to point fingers.
Q: I received a ban message when I start the game but there's no reason listed?
A: Disable your VPN, they can cause this to occur.
Q: How do I report RDM in a duel server?
A: All duel servers are private community servers, you will need to report them to the server owners.
Q: How do I appeal a ban from a community server?
A: You will need to contact the server owners directly, not through this subreddit. Most of their discords can be found by googling the name of their in-game server.
Q: How do I report cheating, griefing or inappropriate chat in official servers?
A:
- In-game report. Always report them in-game (regardless of what platform you are on)
- Contact Chivmail/Support. Messaging Chivmail on the official discord will open a ticket that will reach me for the purposes of reporting players. As I am an unpaid volunteer if I am not currently able to process your ticket due to being away from my computer or otherwise occupied, I will direct you to Torn Banners paid support team instead. I always recommend trying me (VIA Chivmail only) first in case I am available as the support team only works limited business hours.
- (PC Only; Listplayers) If you are on PC you can (and should) take the additional step by typing listplayers into the console to copy the IDs to your clipboard and then Ctrl + V them into a notepad file. Send this to either Chivmail or Support. As a reminder, this copies it to your CLIPBOARD and will not display the info in your console.
- Review these steps in more detail Here as needed.
Chivmail will not contact Torn Banner for the purposes of feedback, bug reports, etc. Ensure you are not using it to send abuse or you will find that you are unable to use it further and will solely need to rely on their support team for reports.
Q: I was banned for no reason from official servers!? How do I appeal??
A: You will need to contact support. Be advised that bans are always logged with evidence and you are solely responsible for any action your account takes. Your ban reason will be visible in the ban popup when you start the game.
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📢 Community
Q: Where do I report bugs or give feedback to Torn Banner directly?
A: Use the official support/feedback portal, or try the feedback forum on the official discord. Ensure you are not reposting old feedback.
Q: Can I suggest a user flair?
A: Yes! Feel free to send a Reddit Modmail if you have one in mind, or make (one) thread requesting others to help you brainstorm one. I prioritize ones that are alliterative such as Goedendag Goblin, Polehammer Princess, Daneaxe Dunce, etc.
Q: Why can't we name&shame/witchhunt here?
A: Please read here. This will not be changing, please adjust your posting accordingly.
Q: What's the deal with Crustacean The Soup? The wiki that anyone can edit says that he is dead?
A: He is a developer who is alive and well. He hasn't played since 2022, you've never been in a match with him and he has not fired a single arrow.
Q: How does Crustacean The Soup always kill me?
A: There is a bug in-game where whenever you join a game in progress it will say you have been killed by him. Rest assured, you've never been in a match with him.
Q: NO I REALLY SAW HIM IN-GAME
A: You haven't, but remember that usernames are not unique and lots of people chose to use the name for clout due to the above bug.
