In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, diving into the optional side quests like The Axe From the Lake can significantly enhance your gameplay experience with rewarding outcomes. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this intriguing quest.
How to Start Axe From the Lake in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
If you're yet to embark on this quest, head over to the tavern in Tachov. There, you'll meet Zdenyek the Mouth, a key NPC for starting this adventure. Engage him in conversation and prompt him to share something informative. He'll regale you with tales of a mythical axe submerged in a lake, setting the stage for your quest.
How to Find the Axe From the Lake
Preparation is key before setting out. Ensure you have a spade with you; this tool is essential as you'll need to dig up a grave during your quest. You can find spades in graveyards or cemeteries on the outskirts of towns, or simply purchase one from a general trader in any settlement.
Once equipped, follow your objective marker to a pier facing the water. From there, venture north along the road until you spot an undamaged tree, prompting a remark from Henry. Continue on the path until you reach a large rock, triggering another comment from Henry.
Keep following the path until you arrive at a gravesite positioned in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, revealing a treasure trove of items including a Gemstone, a Silver Ring, five Marigolds, and the Broken Axe.
Repairing the Axe
With the Broken Axe in hand, your next destination is Tachov to find blacksmith Radovan. Request his services to repair the axe, but be prepared to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay a significant fee of 699.5 groschen. You can purchase the Fastening Material from Radovan if you don't already have one.
Once repaired, the Broken Axe transforms into the Adorned Axe. Conclude the quest by returning to Zdenyek and sharing the news of your success. You can then choose to keep the Adorned Axe for use in battle, adding a powerful weapon to your arsenal.
And that's how you complete The Axe From the Lake in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and insights into the game, including guides on treating the wounded in Finger of God and exploring all romance options, make sure to check out The Escapist.
