Mastering the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Unlocking the secrets of Semine's wedding requires navigating a challenging questline. This guide details the Hermit quest within the blacksmith's storyline in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Table of Contents
- Starting the Hermit Quest
- Gathering Information
- Talking to Gerda and Stanislav
- Gathering Evidence
- Confronting the Hermit
- Helping or Killing Konrad
- Retrieving the Hermit's Sword
Starting the Hermit Quest
The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing Radovan's tasks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After recovering the lost cart, report to Radovan. He'll then commission you to forge a wedding sword, initiating the Hermit questline. Before interacting with the hermit, you must gather information from Troskowitz villagers.
Gathering Information
Begin at Troskowitz's tavern. Exhaust all dialogue with Innkeeper Betty, then speak with other villagers (e.g., the alehouse maid or trader) to gather clues.
Talking to Gerda and Stanislav
Speak with Gerda in Troskowitz; she witnessed a relevant event. Either pay her or succeed in a dialogue check to obtain information. Next, converse with Stanislav in Apollonia. Again, a dialogue check or a small payment will yield the necessary details.
Gathering Evidence
Locate the cross Gerda mentioned and excavate the grave using a spade (purchase from the Troskowitz trader or find one in a cemetery). Examine the unearthed Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross.
Follow the quest marker to Apollonia; find a hut and a black horse. Examining the horse provides another crucial clue.
Confronting the Hermit
Approach the hermit's hut. Without evidence, he'll be uncooperative. Once you present your findings, he'll reveal his true identity as Konrad. He'll instruct you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret, triggering the Sinful Soul quest (optional; you can return to Konrad immediately).
Helping or Killing Konrad
Upon returning, you'll encounter Crusaders near the hut. You can choose to aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. If you choose to kill Konrad, it is significantly easier than engaging the Crusaders.
After Konrad's demise (or escape), speak with the Crusaders; you can sell them the documents for Groschen.
Retrieving the Hermit's Sword
North of the hut, find two entangled oak trees where the sword is lodged. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.
This comprehensive guide ensures a successful completion of the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, consult The Escapist.
