Hermit's Sword Guide: Acquiring the Blade in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

To gain entry to the wedding in Semine in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll need to navigate the blacksmith's questline. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the Hermit quest.

Table of Contents

• 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 Radovan the blacksmith's quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After successfully locating the lost cart, return to Radovan. He'll express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift, which initiates the Hermit questline. However, before you can meet the hermit, you must first gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.

Get Information About the Hermit

Start by visiting the tavern in Troskowitz and engaging with Innkeeper Betty. Make sure to explore all dialogue options with her. Additionally, talk to 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 step involves speaking with Gerda in Troskowitz, who has witnessed the apparition. You can persuade her to share information either by offering a small sum of Groschen or by passing a dialogue check.

Next, travel to Apollonia to meet Stanislav. Similar to Gerda, you'll need to either pass a dialogue check or pay him in Groschen to get the information you need.

Gather Evidence

With the necessary information in hand, it's time to collect concrete evidence. Go to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig the grave to uncover Groschen, along with documents and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade for this, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find for free by searching cemeteries near settlements.

After reading the documents, follow the quest marker to Apollonia to find a hut and a clearing with a black horse. Examine the horse to obtain your next clue, preparing you to confront the hermit.

Talk to the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut and engage with him. Without evidence, he won't be forthcoming, but now you're equipped with all you need to encourage him to talk.

Choose the following dialogue options:

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

The hermit will then reveal he is not Ambrose but Konrad. He'll ask you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret before he'll part with the sword.

Head to the cemetery near Apollonia to meet Margaret and give her the cross. This action triggers the Sinful Soul quest, which you can complete immediately by helping her dig Ambrose's grave. Completing this is optional; you can return to Konrad right away if you prefer.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll find Crusaders nearby. You can choose to either assist the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help him escape.

Sneak to the hut and speak with Konrad about completing your task. Ask him about the sword's location. You can then decide to help Konrad or kill him. Opting to kill Konrad is easier, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' assistance. 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, travel north of the hermit's hut to find two tangled oak trees. The hermit's sword will be embedded in the ground there. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to successfully complete the Hermit quest.

And that's how you obtain the hermit's sword and complete the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and information on the game, including the best perks to acquire first and all romance options, be sure to visit The Escapist.