Hermit's Sword Acquisition in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Quest Guide

To secure your invitation to the wedding in Semine by completing the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, follow these detailed steps:

Table of Contents

• 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

Embark on the Hermit questline by progressing through the blacksmith Radovan's quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Once you've located the lost cart and reported back to Radovan, he'll express his desire to craft a sword as a wedding gift, thus initiating the Hermit quest. Before you can engage with the hermit, a conversation with the villagers in Troskowitz is essential.

Get Information About the Hermit

Begin your investigation at the Troskowitz tavern by speaking with Innkeeper Betty and exploring all dialogue options. To gather more details, chat with other villagers, such as the alehouse maid and the general trader, to enrich your understanding of the situation.

Talk to Gerda and Stanislav

Proceed to converse with Gerda in Troskowitz, who witnessed the apparition. You can either offer her a modest sum of Groschen or attempt a dialogue check to extract the necessary information. Then, make your way to Apollonia to speak with Stanislav, where another dialogue check or payment in Groschen will be required.

Gather Evidence

Armed with your intel, it's time to collect concrete evidence. Head to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig up the grave to unearth Groschen and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade for this task, obtainable from the general trader in Troskowitz or by searching cemeteries near settlements.

After examining the documents, follow the quest marker to Apollonia, where you'll find a hut and a clearing with a black horse. Inspecting the horse will provide your next clue, setting the stage for your confrontation with the hermit.

Talk to the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut and initiate a dialogue with him. Without evidence, he remains silent, but with your gathered clues, he'll be more forthcoming. Select these dialogue options:

• "You're suspicious."
• Exhaust all dialogue options about the clues and evidence.
• "Out with it!"

The hermit will confess that he is not Ambrose but Konrad. He'll task you with delivering a cross to a widow named Margaret before he reveals the sword's location. Visit the cemetery near Apollonia to meet Margaret and hand over the cross, optionally helping her dig a grave for Ambrose, which initiates the Sinful Soul quest.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You now face a choice: assist the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. Sneak into the hut and inform Konrad that you've completed the task. You can then decide to aid Konrad or slay him. I chose to eliminate Konrad, as battling him is less demanding, especially with the assistance of Mutt and the Crusaders. After Konrad's defeat, discuss with the Crusaders and offer to return the documents for a small sum of Groschen.

Get the Hermit’s Sword

Venture north of the hermit's hut to locate two intertwined oak trees, where the hermit's sword awaits, embedded in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to conclude the Hermit quest.

By following these steps, you'll successfully obtain the hermit's sword and complete the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more in-depth guides, including tips on the best perks to prioritize and all romance options, be sure to visit The Escapist.