Sneaking will allow you to get the drop on one or more foes, or avoid the problem altogether. Player character Henry is super squishy in a fight and facing more than one opponent at a time is basically a ticket to game over, at least during the early game.
Sneaking is useful for solving all sorts of problems in KC:D. Here are some handy tips to master stealth in KC:D. Medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance allows you to become a dashing knight or Robin Hood-esque bowman, but another path to success is becoming the sneakiest rogue in 15th century Bohemia.