How to Get the Hermit’s Sword in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (Hermit Quest Guide)

Unlocking the Hermit's Sword in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Navigating the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires careful steps. This guide details how to complete this quest, crucial for progressing the blacksmith's storyline and obtaining a unique reward.

Quest Initiation:

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing tasks for Radovan, the blacksmith. After retrieving the lost cart, Radovan will commission you to forge a wedding gift, initiating the questline. Before confronting the hermit, however, you must gather information from Troskowitz villagers.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Tavern: Speak with Innkeeper Betty, exhausting all dialogue options. Then, converse with other villagers (e.g., the alehouse maid or trader) to gather clues.

2. Witness Accounts: Interview Gerda (possibly requiring a dialogue check or Groschen) who witnessed a significant event. Similarly, speak with Stanislav in Apollonia (again, dialogue checks or Groschen may be needed).

3. Evidence Collection: Locate the grave marked by Gerda. You'll need a spade (purchaseable from the Troskowitz trader or found in cemeteries) to unearth Groschen and documents related to the Knights of the Cross. Examine these documents.

4. Additional Clue: Investigate the black horse near the quest marker in Apollonia. This provides the final piece of evidence needed to confront the hermit.

Confronting the Hermit:

Approach the hermit's hut. Presenting the gathered evidence is crucial for initiating a conversation. Choose dialogue options revealing your suspicions and prompting him to reveal his true identity as Konrad. He'll task you with delivering a cross to Margaret, a widow.

The Sinful Soul Quest (Optional):

Find Margaret near the Apollonia cemetery. Give her the cross. You can optionally help her bury Ambrose, completing the Sinful Soul quest. Returning to Konrad is possible immediately afterward.

Choosing Your Path:

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You can choose to either aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. Killing Konrad is often simpler, especially with the aid of Mutt and the Crusaders. After Konrad's demise (or escape), you can return documents to the Crusaders for Groschen.

Retrieving the Sword:

The hermit's sword is located north of the hut, stuck between two oak trees. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

This comprehensive guide ensures a successful completion of the Hermit quest, providing you with the coveted sword. Refer to The Escapist for additional Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 resources.