Should You Kill Jakesh in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? (Bad Blood Quest Guide)

Unraveling the Mystery of "Bad Blood" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers a wealth of side quests, many enriching the game's narrative and character development. This guide details how to initiate and complete the "Bad Blood" quest.

Starting the Quest:

After gaining open-world access in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, progress through the quest involving finding Mutt. This leads you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, initiating the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Speak with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather information about Bozhena and Pavlena, uncovering the reasons for their ostracization.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, leading you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required; save beforehand.) Examine Pavlena's basket inside.

3. The Clearing: Dushko directs you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogerd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check with Straw to learn about Jakesh and the events). Inform Thrush about your findings.

4. Investigating Near Zhelejov: Continue the investigation at the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path and ladder. At the top, you'll encounter Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue. The following options persuade Ota to release Pavlena:

• "What's your name?"
• "Let her go, and I'll let you go."
• "I'll put in a good word for you with His Lordship."

Pavlena will subsequently kill Ota. Return to Bozhena with Pavlena.

Choosing Your Path: Kill or Make Peace?

The final decision: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and rewarding you with a necklace. Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which you can keep or share with Bozhena), and allows Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the settlement. Killing Bozhena is also a possible, albeit less desirable, outcome.

Consequences of Your Choice:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your Troskowitz reputation but positively impacts your relationship with Bozhena and Pavlena. Making peace offers a financial reward and restores Bozhena and Pavlena to the community. The choice is yours, shaping the narrative's conclusion. This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest. For further gameplay tips and information, including locating the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure, consult The Escapist.