Mastering the Hermit Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlocking the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is intrinsically linked to progressing Radovan the blacksmith's questline. After retrieving the lost cart, inform Radovan, who will then task you with forging a wedding gift – a sword. This initiates the Hermit quest. However, before confronting the hermit, you must gather information from the villagers of Troskowitz.
Gathering Information:
Begin by conversing with Innkeeper Betty at the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Subsequently, speak with other villagers – the alehouse maid and trader are good starting points – to glean further details.
Talking to Key Witnesses:
Next, interview Gerda, a key witness who observed a mysterious apparition. Persuasion or a small Groschen bribe will unlock her information. Similarly, speak with Stanislav in Apollonia; again, persuasion or Groschen may be necessary.
Gathering Evidence:
Armed with leads, locate the grave Gerda mentioned, requiring a spade (obtainable from the Troskowitz trader or by searching cemeteries). Excavate the grave to unearth Groschen and documents related to the Knights of the Cross. Examine these documents. Then, investigate the quest marker in Apollonia, finding a hut and a black horse; examining the horse provides another crucial clue.
Confronting the Hermit:
Proceed to the hermit's hut. Note: lack of prior evidence will hinder interaction. However, with gathered information, engage the hermit. Select dialogue options expressing suspicion, exhausting all options related to the clues. The phrase "Out with it!" will force Konrad (the hermit's true identity) to reveal himself. Before surrendering the sword, he requests you deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret, triggering the optional "Sinful Soul" quest. You can complete this immediately or return to Konrad afterward.
Choosing Your Path:
Upon returning, you'll find Crusaders near the hut. You can choose to aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or assist Konrad's escape. If choosing to kill Konrad (a simpler option), the fight is significantly easier, especially with the Crusaders and Mutt assisting. After killing Konrad, negotiate with the Crusaders to return the documents for a reward.
Retrieving the Sword:
Finally, locate the hermit's sword embedded in two entangled oak trees north of the hut. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest. Consult The Escapist for additional game tips, including perk and romance options.
