Hermit's Sword Acquisition Guide in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

To get into the wedding in Semine in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll need to navigate through the Hermit questline, which is intricately tied to the blacksmith Radovan's quests. Here’s a detailed guide on how to successfully complete the Hermit quest and secure your invitation.

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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 Radovan, the blacksmith. After locating the lost cart, return to Radovan who will express his desire to craft a sword as a wedding gift. This initiates the Hermit questline. Before engaging with 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 speaking with Innkeeper Betty, exhausting all dialogue options. Then, converse with other villagers, such as the alehouse maid and the general trader, to gather more details about the hermit.

Talk to Gerda and Stanislav

Your next task is to speak with Gerda in Troskowitz, who claims to have seen the apparition. You can either offer her some Groschen or successfully pass a dialogue check to extract the necessary information. After that, head to Apollonia and speak with Stanislav, where you'll need to pass another dialogue check or pay him.

Gather Evidence

With the information in hand, it's time to collect concrete evidence. Go to the cross Gerda mentioned and dig up the grave using a spade, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find at nearby cemeteries. You'll uncover Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. 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 to obtain your next clue before confronting the hermit.

Talk to the Hermit

Approach the hermit’s hut and initiate a conversation. Note that without the gathered evidence, the hermit will not engage with you. Armed with your evidence, choose these dialogue options:

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

The hermit will confess that he is not Ambrose but Konrad. He'll ask you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret before he'll hand over the sword. Find Margaret at the cemetery near Apollonia and give her the cross, which will start the Sinful Soul quest. You can either help her dig a grave for Ambrose or return directly to Konrad.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit’s hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You now have the choice to either assist the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help him escape. Sneak to the hut and inform Konrad that you've completed the task. Ask him about the sword, and decide whether to help him or kill him. Choosing to kill Konrad is easier, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' support. After his defeat, talk to 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 where the hermit’s sword is embedded in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to conclude the quest.

By following these steps, you'll successfully complete the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and secure your entry to the wedding in Semine. For more tips and information on the game, including the best perks to acquire and all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.