Unlocking the secrets of the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires a bit of detective work. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you successfully obtain the hermit's sword.
Table of Contents
- How to Begin the Hermit Quest
- Gathering Information
- Locating Evidence
- Confronting the Hermit
- Choosing Your Path: Aid or Betrayal
- Claiming the Hermit's Sword
How to Begin the Hermit Quest
The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing Radovan's blacksmith quests. After recovering the lost cart, Radovan will task you with forging a wedding gift, initiating the Hermit questline. Before interacting with the hermit, however, you must gather information from the villagers of Troskowitz.
Gathering Information
Begin by speaking with Innkeeper Betty at the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Then, converse with other villagers – the alehouse maid and general trader are good starting points – to gather additional clues.
Locating Evidence
Speak with Gerda in Troskowitz; she witnessed a significant event. Either pay her a small sum or succeed in a dialogue check to obtain her information. Next, talk to Stanislav in Apollonia; again, a dialogue check or a small payment will yield the necessary details.
With this information, locate the grave Gerda mentioned, using a spade (purchaseable from the Troskowitz trader or found in cemeteries) to unearth documents and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross.
Examine these documents, then proceed to the quest marker in Apollonia. There, you'll find a hut and a clearing with a black horse – examining the horse provides your final clue.
Confronting the Hermit
Approach the hermit's hut and engage him in conversation. Remember, presenting the evidence gathered is crucial for progressing the conversation. Select dialogue options indicating your suspicions and exhaust all dialogue options concerning the clues. The hermit will reveal his true identity as Konrad. He tasks you with delivering a cross to a widow named Margaret, initiating the optional "Sinful Soul" quest. Completing this quest is not mandatory to proceed.
Choosing Your Path: Aid or Betrayal
Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You'll face a choice: aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. A direct confrontation with Konrad is generally easier than fighting the Crusaders.
After dealing with Konrad (whether through aid or elimination), speak with the Crusaders and negotiate the return of the documents for a small fee.
Claiming the Hermit's Sword
Finally, locate the entangled oak trees north of the hut. The hermit's sword is lodged in the ground; retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest. For further Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guidance, including optimal perk selections and romance options, consult The Escapist.
