In the early stages of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, players are introduced to the side quests in two rival settlements, where you'll face the decision of helping either Prochek or Olbram in the Mice or Frogs quests. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make the best choice and understand how to complete these quests effectively.
Can You Help Both Prochek and Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the animosity between the people of Tachov and Zhelejov is palpable. However, you can navigate the situation to complete the majority of quests for both Prochek and Olbram. This approach not only enriches your understanding of the game's backstory but also allows you to experience more of what the game offers. Although you won't achieve a perfect resolution for both sides, this strategy maximizes your engagement with the game's content.
Should You Choose Prochek or Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
If you prefer to align with just one side, the choice between Prochek and Olbram doesn't significantly impact the overall storyline. Both leaders are focused on sabotaging the other, and your decision may hinge on which task you find more appealing or amusing.
Olbram's quest involves stealing the Zhelejov maypole, requiring stealth and possibly some charm to distract the guard at night. Conversely, Prochek's task involves painting Olbram's bull blue, which necessitates acquiring a recipe from Radovan and dye from a tailor. Prochek's task might be more challenging, especially early in the game, due to potential limitations in groschen and Speech skills. Choosing Olbram's quest could be easier if these resources are scarce.
Below, we'll delve into the specifics of both questlines to help you navigate your choices.
How to Start Mice for Prochek in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
To initiate the Mice quest, simply speak with Prochek in Tachov. If he's not immediately visible, head to the local inn and ask the innkeeper for his whereabouts.
Get the Dye and Lullaby Potion
After speaking with Prochek, travel to Troskowitz to meet Bartoshek the tailor and purchase the necessary dye. For the Lullaby Potion, you have two options: work as an apprentice blacksmith under Radovan in Tachov or use your charm to persuade him to share the recipe, which requires oil, poppy, and thistle. You can find the latter two herbs in the garden outside the apothecary in Troskowitz.
Once you've crafted the potion, head to Zhelejov and pour it into the bull's trough to put it to sleep. Approach the bull and interact with it to begin painting. After completing the task, return to Prochek to report your success. You can then speak with Olbram to start the Frogs quest and aid him in his revenge against Tachov.
How to Start Frogs for Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
To begin the Frogs quest, find Olbram near the meadow in Zhelejov and agree to retrieve the maypole for him.
Steal the Maypole
Visit Tachov at night and approach the maypole cautiously. You'll encounter Henrik, the guard. You can either knock him out or, if your Speech skill is high enough, charm him into leaving his post. Engage Henrik in conversation about Manka, and convince him to leave for a secret rendezvous while you watch the maypole. After informing Manka at the inn about the date, return to Henrik. Once he departs, climb the maypole and cut it down.
Upon returning to Olbram, he'll commend your efforts and request one more favor: chase the sheep out of the Tachov pasture and administer a digestive potion to Alshik. At this juncture, you can either continue with Olbram's quest or inform Prochek of his plans, thus concluding both quests and ending the rivalry's antics.
That covers everything you need to know about assisting Prochek and Olbram with the Mice and Frogs quests in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more insights and tips on the game, including whether to kill Jakesh and the best initial perks to choose, keep exploring resources like The Escapist.
