Hermit's Sword Acquisition Guide in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

To attend the wedding in Semine, you'll need to navigate through several steps in the blacksmith's questline in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to complete the Hermit quest, ensuring you're well-prepared for the event.

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How to Start the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Get Information About the HermitTalk to Gerda and StanislavGather EvidenceTalk to the HermitHelp Konrad or Kill HimGet the Hermit’s Sword How to Start the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

The Hermit quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is unlocked as you progress through the quests for the blacksmith Radovan. After successfully locating the lost cart, return to Radovan. He'll express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift, which initiates the Hermit questline. Before you can engage with the hermit, you must first gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.

Get Information About the Hermit

Start your investigation by visiting the tavern in Troskowitz. Speak with Innkeeper Betty and explore all dialogue options thoroughly. For more insights, chat with other villagers; in my playthrough, I found the alehouse maid and the general trader particularly informative.

Talk to Gerda and Stanislav

Next, locate Gerda in Troskowitz, who has witnessed the apparition. You can either pay her a small amount of Groschen or succeed in a dialogue check to extract the necessary information. Then, proceed to Apollonia to meet Stanislav. Again, you'll need to pass a dialogue check or offer him some Groschen.

Gather Evidence

With the information in hand, it's time to gather concrete evidence. Head to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig up the grave to uncover Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade for this, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find for free by searching cemeteries near settlements.

After reading the documents, follow the quest marker to Apollonia, where you'll find a hut and a clearing with a black horse. Examine the horse for your next clue, preparing you to confront the hermit.

Talk to the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut and engage in conversation with him. Without the evidence, he won't speak; however, with your gathered clues, he'll be more forthcoming. Choose the following dialogue options:

• “You’re suspicious.”
• Exhaust all dialogue options about the clues and evidence.
• “Out with it!”

The hermit will then confess that he is not Ambrose but Konrad. Before revealing the sword's location, he'll ask you to speak with a widow named Margaret at the cemetery near Apollonia and give her a cross. This action triggers the Sinful Soul quest, which you can complete immediately by helping Margaret dig a grave for Ambrose. This step is optional; you can choose to return to Konrad directly.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You now have the choice to either assist them in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. Sneak to the hut and inform Konrad that you've completed the quest, then ask about the sword. You can either help Konrad or kill him. In my experience, killing Konrad is easier, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders on your side. After his demise, discuss with the Crusaders and offer to return the documents for a small sum of Groschen.

Get the Hermit’s Sword

Finally, head north of the hermit's hut to find two tangled oak trees. The hermit's sword will be embedded in the ground there. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

This guide should help you successfully obtain the hermit's sword and complete the Hermit quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and insights on the game, including the best perks to acquire first and all romance options, visit The Escapist.