This KCD2 Legacy of the Forge Sir George “Knight Owl” Armor Guide shows you exactly how to get Sir George the Knight Owl’s gear, what stats it has, and how to recreate his look if you’d rather assemble it yourself. It’s based on the Friendly Bouts (dueling) radiant side-quest line from the Legacy of the Forge DLC and the loadout showcased in the video you shared.
How to meet Sir George and earn his gear
Sir George (“the Night Owl”) appears three times in the Friendly Bouts / dueling chain. If you skip side content you can miss him entirely.
- Encounter #1: A disguised “beggar” who turns out to be a seasoned knight. Just a duel and some flavor.
- Encounter #2: He returns, upgraded and cocky.
- If you kill him here, you can loot his set early (including the unique pieces).
- If you want the “clean” route, don’t kill him.
- Encounter #3 (final): Beat him honorably and he gives you his unique gear outright:
- Owl Shield
- Owl’s Claw Saber
Note: You can’t just knock him out to strip the set—his unique items are protected that way. It’s either a kill-and-loot on encounter #2 or a clean victory on #3 for a gift.
Unique items (what you’re here for)
Owl Shield
- Defense: 263
- Durability: 25
- Weight: 6.8 lb
- Painted, unique; comes from Sir George only.
Owl’s Claw Saber
- Reqs: STR 7, AGI 20
- Damage: Stab 104 | Slash 130 | Blunt 32
- Defense: 275
- Durability: 230
- Weight: 2.5 lb
A genuinely strong one-handed saber. If you like sabers, this is a standout addition.
He also carries a torch. Not unique—just noting the exact kit.
George’s outfit — full breakdown (by layer)
Below is the set as worn by George (i.e., the exact items pulled from him). You can upgrade to higher-tier variants if you want more protection; this preserves his look.
Clothing (underlayer)
- Long Pourpoint (purple/black) — L2
- Stab 11 | Slash 33 | Blunt 28 | Charisma 8 | Durability 25 | Weight 14.6 lb
- Padded Coif (black) — L? (values given)
- Stab 23 | Slash 33 | Blunt 28 | Charisma 10 | Durability 35 | Weight 1.8 lb
- Quilted Hose (dark) — L?
- Stab 24 | Slash 34 | Blunt 28 | Charisma 9 | Durability 25 | Weight 5.1 lb
- Travel Boots (black) — L?
- Stab 2 | Slash 3 | Blunt 2 | Charisma 18 | Durability 16 | Weight 2.0 lb
Mail (middle layer)
- Italian Hauberk — L2 (short-sleeve)
- Stab 15 | Slash 30 | Blunt 31 | Charisma 6 | Durability 25 | Weight 5.0 lb
Plate / Brigandine (top layer)
- Bavarian Plate Legs (dark) — L3
- Stab 115 | Slash 83 | Blunt 31 | Charisma 11 | Durability 14 | Weight 12.2 lb
- Nuremberg Bascinet — L2
- Stab 109 | Slash 80 | Blunt 28 | Charisma 16 | Durability 34 | Weight 13.5 lb
- Brigandine Gauntlets (black) — L?
- Stab 107 | Slash 78 | Blunt 28 | Charisma 12 | Durability 17 | Weight 3.3 lb
- Plate Knight Sleeves (dark) — L?
- Stab 101 | Slash 73 | Blunt 27 | Charisma 8 | Durability 17 | Weight 4.0 lb
- Milan Brigandine (Cuirass) (dark) — L?
- Stab 93 | Slash 66 | Blunt 25 | Visibility 7 | Charisma 9 | Durability 17 | Weight 10.8 lb
Notes on the look
It’s a hybrid brigandine + plate silhouette over a short-sleeve mail shirt. The short sleeves let the pauldrons overlap the mail, while the lower arm harness tucks under—an attractive, plausible layering.
Totals for George’s set (as worn)
- Total Weight: ~93 lb
- Total Value: ~9,063 groschen (approx.)
- Armor coverage averages:
- Head: 110
- Body: 120.3
- Arms: 148
- Legs: 117.3
- Overall AAR: 123.9
This is a lighter, mobile knightly kit—sub-100 lb keeps stamina drain reasonable. Swapping to L3 pieces across the board (and filling unused slots) will raise protection if you want performance over purity.
Recreating the Knight Owl look (no killing required)
If you prefer not to kill George on encounter #2, you can replicate his appearance easily:
Shopping/crafting list
- Long Pourpoint (purple/black)
- Padded Coif (black)
- Quilted Hose (dark)
- Travel Boots (black)
- Italian Hauberk (short sleeve)
- Bavarian Plate Legs (dark) — try to source L3
- Nuremberg Bascinet
- Brigandine Gauntlets (dark)
- Plate Knight Sleeves (dark)
- Milan Brigandine Cuirass (dark)
Where to look
- Major armorers around Kuttenberg and regional hubs carry many of these templates/variants.
- Brigandine pieces and Bavarian/Nuremberg plate parts show up at higher-tier vendors and via Guild Investigations.
- If you’re deep into Legacy of the Forge, your armourer/caster shelters and sketches pay off—check their inventories after 1–2 days for fresh stock.
Simple upgrades without ruining the look
- Push more pieces to Level 3.
- Add a mail collar (hidden under the bascinet) and an outer garment if you want discrete stat bumps without changing the silhouette too much.
- Keep palette dark to match his theme.
Beating Sir George (duel tips)
- Armor vs stamina: His kit isn’t ultra-heavy. If you keep your weight reasonable, you can outlast him in longer trades.
- Saber counters: His Owl’s Claw is quick. Favor perfect blocks, horizontal blocks, and short-window ripostes rather than greedy combos.
- Footwork matters: He’s accurate; keep lateral movement and don’t tank straight-line stabs.
- Consumables: A pre-fight Marigold and a stamina-friendly meal go a long way.
- Don’t rollback your choice tree if you’re aiming for clean achievements; commit to outcomes once you’re in the Friendly Bout line.
FAQ
Can I get the shield and saber early?
Yes—kill him on encounter #2. If you’d rather not, beat him in encounter #3 and he gifts them.
Why can’t I knock him out and strip the gear?
His unique items are flagged to prevent easy knock-out looting before his quest line finishes.
Is his set actually good?
For a light/medium hybrid? Yes. The saber is excellent, the shield is unique, and the armor looks distinctive while keeping total weight low. If you want min-max, upgrade to higher-tier variants and fill the empty slots.
