How to Get the Hermit’s Sword in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (Hermit Quest Guide)

Unlocking the Hermit's Sword in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Navigating the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires a multi-step approach. This guide details how to complete this questline, integral to the blacksmith Radovan's storyline, and ultimately securing the hermit's sword.

Quest Initiation:

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completion of Radovan's tasks, specifically after returning from finding the lost cart. Radovan will then commission you to forge a wedding gift, triggering this questline. Before interacting with the hermit, however, you must gather information from the villagers of Troskowitz.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Tavern: Begin by speaking with Innkeeper Betty, exhausting all dialogue options. Then, converse with other villagers (such as the alehouse maid or trader) to gather additional clues.

2. Gerda and Stanislav: Interview Gerda, who witnessed a relevant event. Either pay her a small sum or successfully pass a dialogue check to obtain information. Similarly, speak with Stanislav in Apollonia, again using either Groschen or dialogue skills.

3. Evidence Gathering: Locate the cross mentioned by Gerda and excavate the grave (requiring a spade, obtainable from the Troskowitz trader or found in cemeteries). Examine the unearthed documents and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Next, investigate the quest marker in Apollonia, examining the black horse for further clues.

Confronting the Hermit:

Proceed to the hermit's hut. Presenting the gathered evidence is crucial for initiating meaningful dialogue. Select dialogue options focusing on your suspicions and the evidence you've uncovered. The hermit, revealed as Konrad, will confess his true identity. He tasks you with delivering a cross to a widow, Margaret, initiating the optional "Sinful Soul" quest.

Choosing Your Path:

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You must decide whether to aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or assist Konrad's escape. A direct confrontation with Konrad, potentially with the Crusaders and Mutt assisting, is often easier than facing the Crusaders alone.

Acquiring the Sword:

After dealing with Konrad, locate the sword lodged in two entangled oak trees north of the hut. Retrieve the sword and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

This comprehensive guide ensures a successful completion of the Hermit quest, unlocking the valuable reward and progressing the main storyline. Remember to consult other resources, such as The Escapist, for additional gameplay tips and strategies.