Axe From the Lake Quest Guide for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Author: Jason Apr 17,2025

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, side quests like The Axe From the Lake enrich your gameplay with rewarding challenges. Here's a detailed guide to help you navigate and complete this intriguing quest.

How to Start Axe From the Lake in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

To kickstart your adventure with The Axe From the Lake, make your way to the bustling tavern in Tachov. There, you'll encounter an NPC named Zdenyek the Mouth. Engage him in conversation and prompt him to share something informative. He'll regale you with tales of a legendary axe submerged in a nearby lake, setting you off on your quest.

How to Find the Axe From the Lake

Before embarking on your journey, ensure you're equipped with a spade, which you'll need to dig up a grave during the quest. You can find spades in graveyards or cemeteries on the outskirts of towns, or purchase one from general traders within settlements.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Axe From the Lake Quest Guide

Once you have your spade, follow the quest marker to a large area. Make your way to the pier that faces the water. From there, head north along the road until you spot an undamaged tree, which Henry will comment on. Continue along the path until you reach a large rock, prompting another remark from Henry.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Axe From the Lake Quest Guide

Keep following the path until you come across a gravesite positioned in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, where you will uncover the following items:

  • Gemstone
  • Silver Ring
  • Marigold x5
  • Broken Axe

Repairing the Axe

With the Broken Axe in hand, your next task is to have it repaired. Head to the blacksmith Radovan in Tachov and request his services to mend the axe. Be prepared to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay a significant sum of 699.5 groschen. You can purchase the Fastening Material from Radovan if needed.

Once repaired, the Broken Axe will transform into the Adorned Axe. To officially complete the quest, return to Zdenyek the Mouth and inform him of your success. You can then keep the Adorned Axe for use in combat, adding a powerful weapon to your arsenal.

And there you have it! That's how to complete The Axe From the Lake in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed guides on other quests, such as how to treat the wounded in Finger of God or exploring all romance options, be sure to visit The Escapist.