To attend the wedding in Semine, you'll need to navigate through the blacksmith's questline in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the Hermit quest:
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
The Hermit quest becomes available as you progress through the quests for the blacksmith Radovan in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After locating the lost cart, return to Radovan, who will express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift. This initiates the Hermit questline, but before you can meet the hermit, you must first gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.
Get Information About the Hermit
Begin by visiting the tavern in Troskowitz and engaging with Innkeeper Betty, making sure to explore all dialogue options. Next, converse with other villagers to gather more details. In my experience, speaking with the alehouse maid and the general trader proved helpful.
Talk to Gerda and Stanislav
Your next step involves speaking with Gerda in Troskowitz, who claims to have seen the apparition. You can either offer her a small amount of Groschen or attempt to pass a dialogue check to extract the necessary information.
Afterward, travel to Apollonia to meet Stanislav. Again, you'll need to pass a dialogue check or pay him with Groschen to proceed.
Gather Evidence
Armed with the information, it's time to collect concrete evidence. Head to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig the grave to uncover Groschen, along with documents and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade for this task, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find for free 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. Inspect the horse to obtain your next clue, preparing you to confront the hermit.
Talk to the Hermit
Proceed to the hermit's hut and initiate a conversation. Without the gathered evidence, the hermit won't engage. With your evidence in hand, he'll be more forthcoming.
Choose these dialogue options:
- "You’re suspicious."
- Exhaust all dialogue options about the clues and evidence.
- "Out with it!"
The hermit will then reveal that he is not Ambrose but Konrad. Before he'll relinquish the sword, Konrad asks you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret.
Visit the cemetery near Apollonia to find Margaret and give her the cross. This action triggers the Sinful Soul quest, which you can complete immediately by assisting her in digging a grave for Ambrose. This step is optional; you can return to Konrad directly if you prefer.
Help Konrad or Kill Him
Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You can choose to assist them in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape.
Sneak to the hut and inform Konrad that you've completed the task. Ask about the sword's location. At this juncture, decide whether to aid Konrad or kill him. I chose to kill Konrad, as confronting the Crusaders is challenging, whereas fighting Konrad is more manageable, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' assistance.
After defeating Konrad, speak with the Crusaders and offer to return the documents for a small sum of Groschen.
Get the Hermit’s Sword
Finally, travel north of the hermit's hut to locate two intertwined oak trees, where you'll find the hermit's sword embedded in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to conclude the quest.
And that's how you secure the hermit's sword and complete the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and information on the game, including the best perks to acquire first and all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.
