To install PVKII you will need 3 things.

• First: A copy of Steam
• Second: You need to have at least one legitimate Source game installed. Click Here for a full list.
• Third: You need to download a copy of the Source SDK Base which can be found in the 'Tools' tab of steam and requires a Source game to download

Once you have taken these three steps, visit our Steam Store page to install the game.

You will now need to find a server to play on. Run Pirates, Vikings and Knights II by opening the game through your 'Games' tab in Steam. Click on "Find Server" from the main menu. A menu listing all PVKII servers that have bypassed your filters will pop up. Find a server with the lowest ping that has people playing and click "Join Game".

The current amount of health you have.

The current amount of armor you have.

The special attack bar fills partially whenever you damage an enemy. Once full, the eye will light up and you will now have the oportunity to use a special attack; each class has a different special. See Section 5. Classes for descriptions of all special attacks available.

On some maps, a round counter may appear. This counter displays how close each team is to winning the round. The first team to reach zero wins.

By default, use the scroll wheel to see the weapon selection panel. Scroll through the weapons to find the one you want.

On the lower right you'll find the ammunition counter. This can be crossbow bolts, longbow arrows, throwing axes, blunderbuss shots, javelins or pistols. For the flintlock pistol, there are two icons - one of them represents how many pistols you have loaded and the other is how many bullets you have for reloading.

This meter represents the power charge of your weapon. You can charge your melee and ranged attacks to do more damage. Be careful when charging your weapon, if held for too long the bar will go back down and your attack won't be at full power.

These icons represent the territories of the map and who controls them. A blinking territory is in control of that team and will reduce their tickets.

 

• Melee - Hold your attack button (Default Mouse1) to charge your attack, release the button to swing. Attacking with a melee weapon can be done in one of four directions. Choosing a direction to swing corresponds to your movement when first charging the attack. Moving left swings Right -> Left, moving right swings Left -> Right, forward is an Overhead chop and moving backwards is a stab. A prepared attack can be cancelled by pressing the block key (mouse2).
  Hit detection now takes into account the weapon's arc. With a big enough arc (most two-handed weapons) it is possible to hit multiple opponents who are close enough together.
  Hitting an opponent with a 100% charged attack will break their block and deal damage; this also has a chance of stunning them.
  Try to keep your melee weapons focused on enemies, throughout the duration of your swing, to inflict maximum damage.
  When two players strike each other with fully charged attacks at the same time, they will both be stunned.
• Ranged - When using the throwing axes, javelins or longbow, you need to charge the weapon fully for maximum damage and distance. The javelin's charge increases by running forward. When aiming at distant targets, keep in mind the arc of the projectile and the time it will take to get there. This is especially important if your opponent is moving.
  A prepared attack can be cancelled by pressing the block key (mouse2).
  Projectiles fired at close range targets will do significantly less damage than if fired from further distances.
  Pistols are more accurate when standing still, and the blunderbuss has a limited range due to shot spread; the closer the opponent is, the more damage it will do.
• Special Attacks - Keep an eye on your special meter; it will slowly fill as you do damage to your oponents. When the meter is full, use your special by hitting your special button (Default Mouse3). Not all weapons have a special, check Section 5. Classes for more info.

 

• Parrying - You can parry with any melee weapon (Default Mouse2) in one of four directions. The direction you block will be automatically chosen for you; this will depend on the attack direction of your closest enemy.
  A successful perfect parry will mitigate all damage and stun your opponent, as well as allow you to perform a quick counter attack.
  If you block to the wrong direction of your enemy's attack you will take partial damage and there is a chance you will be stunned.
  Enemy weapons and shields that are glowing are fully charged and have the potential to break your block.
• Shield Blocks - Shields can be used to block (Default Mouse2) both ranged and melee. While blocking, the player may hit their attack button to bash the enemy with their shield. You may also charge your shield bash as you would a normal attack. A fully charged shield bash will knock a chest from your enemy's hands. The greater the charge of your shield bash - the further enemies will be pushed back.
  Shields have health points that differ for each shield. A shield that loses all of its health will break and become unusable; you can repair your shield by picking up armor.
  An enemy blocking with their shield will take partial damage from a fully charged melee attack.
• Counter Attacking - After a 'Perfect Parry' the player can hit their attack button to do a quick counter attack. The opponent will be stunned and unable to block.
• Weapon Sizes - The size of your weapon vs. your opponents weapon will decide how well you can parry.
  Small weapons cannot 'Perfect Parry' large ones, but will reduce the damage taken when performing a successful parry.

The scurvy-infested dogs of any pirate crew. Despite having a powderkeg strapped to their back, these guys are quick!

Don't let the peg leg fool you. Captains are as deadly as their crew and as thirsty for booty as any pirate. Armed with their parrot companion, these guys don't go down without a fight.

Standing on open ground might be a problem if you come across a Sharpshooter. He's an expert marksman from 100 yards with nearly a decade of seafaring experience. Give him the opportunity and he'll shoot you right between the eyes with his trusty long rifle.

Berserkers are legendary Norse warriors known for their ferosity in battle and ability to go into an extreme state of rage. Some say they eat mushrooms to induce this rage. Others say they have a special spirtual bond with the gods, who grant them this gift. We, however, say they just get really pissed off.

A moderately armored viking with ranged capabilities and a shield to guard against the attacks of all opponents. The Huscarl may not be as crazy as the Berserker, but maybe that's a good thing. What lunatic goes into combat shirtless anyway!

An experienced combatant with a long pointy spear and a short pointy beard. Don't let the grey hair fool you, this is one tough bastard!

Like a medieval version of a tank, these elite troops are capable of withstanding a tremendous amount of damage and can dish out almost the same.

The Crème de Cacao (Chocolate Bean?) of the Knight's Arsenal. These guys may not be the burliest of men, but they know how to make killing look good.

The left most side of the scoreboard lists the three teams with their appropriate flag backgrounds. The larger number next to the gold trophy icon is the number of times that team has placed first in the map. The second number, next to the silver trophy, is the number of times that team has placed second. There is no trophy for third place, because third place doesn't count for anything!

The next section of the scoreboard displays the players. The players are separated by which team they are on and are arranged, in descending order, by score.
The first icon represents the player's avatar; if that player is a steam friend of yours they will also have a friend icon attached to their avatar.
Next to the avatar is the player's steam name.
The icon next in line is that player's class icon. Check the scoreboard to see which classes are already being played on your team.
Next to the player's icon is a section for showing when a player has died. This section may also have a tag under it for Developers, Testers, Admins, Contributors and Donators. Server admins can also set sv_communitygroup to the ID of a specific group; that group's title will show up for any players in that group, as long as the title does not conflict with the tags previously mentioned.
The section to the right of here is reserved for Score and Latency, as well as a speaker icon that shows when a player is using their mic. Click on the speaker icon to mute a player's microphone and text chat.

The section on the right side of the scoreboard is your personal score breakdown. This is displayed under the name and 3D representation of the class you are currently playing.

• Kills - The number of enemies whom you have killed.
• Assists - Your kill assists. You get an assist any time you were the last to damage a player within a few seconds of a teammate killing them.
• Death - The number of deaths you've suffered. (Good thing it's just a game!)
• Kill Bonuses - You get kill bonuses from things like getting revenge in last team standing, grail kills, etc.
• Assist Bonuses - Just like kill bonuses, but when you get the assist.
• Healing - Points you get from healing your teammates. Not currently used.
• Captures - You gain capture points from completing objectives. This includes capturing a chest, capturing a territory, etc.
• Defenses - The number of times you've defended an objective. This could be returning a stolen chest, defending a territory, etc.

Look around the map for plates of delicious chicken to restore your health. Don't be frightened by the much anticipated burp that comes after downing an entire chicken in half a second. What a pig you've become!

Armor and Ammo are strategically placed throughout each map. Armor is important for absorbing damage and ranged weapons don't work without ammo!