Your dialogue choices in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* significantly impact the game's atmosphere, shaping Henry's character and the overall narrative experience, even if they don't drastically alter the main storyline. This guide focuses on the optimal dialogue choices during your final confrontation with Markvart von Aulitz.
Towards the game's climax, Henry confronts Markvart von Aulitz, intending to end his life. A crucial conversation precedes this action, influencing the subsequent events.
Optimal Dialogue Choices for Markvart's Death
| Prompt | Recommended Answer |
|---|---|
| I don’t want to sit here all night, dying slowly like a stuck pig. | Are you afraid? |
| At a time like this, you do not feel fear. | Hell awaits you. |
| He will take care of them… He owes it to me. | Sigismund will never be king. |
| He had her torn apart by dogs. | Wenceslas did nothing of the sort. |
| While traitors like Jobst profit. | What have you got against Jobst? |
| Mark my words. | Where’s von Bergow? |
| You would like to pay him a night-time visit as well? | That’s none of your business. |
| Let me depart with dignity. | Give von Aulitz a dignified death. |
The final decision holds the most weight. You'll be presented with three options:
- Give von Aulitz a dignified death.
- Kill von Aulitz like a dog.
- Let von Aulitz live.
Choosing to "Give von Aulitz a dignified death" is the most impactful and thematically appropriate choice. This allows Henry to help Markvart stand before delivering the final blow, offering a more humane and fitting end, contrasting with the brutal alternative of killing him while seated. This option aligns with the game's focus on humanizing the characters and exploring the devastating consequences of war.
The Option to Let von Aulitz Live
Selecting "Let von Aulitz live" results in Henry leaving Markvart to bleed out. Von Aulitz requests a final cup of wine before Henry departs, leaving him to die alone.
In conclusion, the most impactful and narratively consistent choice is to grant Markvart von Aulitz a dignified death. For further *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* insights, including romance options and optimal perk selections, be sure to check out The Escapist.
