To secure your invitation to the wedding in Semine through the blacksmith's questline in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll need to navigate the Hermit quest effectively. Here's a detailed walkthrough to help you complete it successfully.
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How to Start the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Get Information About the Hermit
Talk to Gerda and Stanislav
Gather Evidence
Talk to the Hermit
Help Konrad or Kill Him
Get the Hermit’s Sword
How to Start the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
The Hermit quest unlocks automatically as you progress through the quests for blacksmith Radovan in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After locating the lost cart, return to Radovan, who will then express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift. This initiates the Hermit questline, but before you can speak to the hermit, you must first gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.
Get Information About the Hermit
Begin your investigation at the tavern in Troskowitz by speaking with Innkeeper Betty and exploring all dialogue options. Continue gathering intel by conversing with other villagers, such as the alehouse maid and the general trader.
Talk to Gerda and Stanislav
Next, seek out Gerda in Troskowitz, who witnessed the apparition. You can either pay her a small amount of Groschen or successfully pass a dialogue check to obtain the information you need. Then, travel to Apollonia to speak with Stanislav, where you'll need to pass another dialogue check or offer Groschen.
Gather Evidence
Armed with the necessary information, it's time to collect concrete evidence. Head to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig the grave to uncover Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find for free in cemeteries near settlements.
After examining the documents, proceed to the quest marker in Apollonia to discover a hut and a clearing with a black horse. Inspect the horse for your next clue, preparing you to confront the hermit.
Talk to the Hermit
Approach the hermit’s hut and engage him in conversation. Without the gathered evidence, he won't be forthcoming, but with your findings, he'll be more open. Choose these dialogue options:
- "You’re suspicious."
- Exhaust all dialogue options about the clues and evidence.
- "Out with it!"
The hermit will then reveal that he is not Ambrose, but Konrad. To proceed, he asks you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret.
Visit the cemetery near Apollonia to find Margaret and give her the cross, initiating the Sinful Soul quest. You can either help her dig a grave for Ambrose immediately or return to Konrad directly.
Help Konrad or Kill Him
Upon returning to the hermit’s hut, you'll encounter Crusaders in the area. You now have the choice to assist the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape.
Sneak to the hermit’s hut and inform Konrad that you've completed your task. Ask him about the sword's location. At this juncture, you can choose to either aid Konrad or kill him. I found it easier to kill Konrad, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' assistance, as facing the Crusaders alone can be challenging.
After defeating Konrad, speak with the Crusaders and offer to return the documents for a small sum of Groschen.
Get the Hermit’s Sword
Finally, head north of the hermit’s hut to locate two intertwined oak trees, where you'll find the hermit’s sword embedded in the ground. Retrieve the sword and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the Hermit quest.
And that’s how to obtain the hermit’s sword and successfully complete the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and information, including the best perks to acquire first and all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.
