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

To attend the wedding in Semine, you'll need to navigate through the blacksmith's questline in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the Hermit quest and obtain the coveted hermit's sword.

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 the quests for blacksmith Radovan in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After successfully locating the lost cart, report back to Radovan. He'll express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift, which initiates the Hermit questline. Before you can meet the hermit, you'll need to gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.

Get Information About the Hermit

Begin by visiting the tavern in Troskowitz and engaging with Innkeeper Betty. Make sure to exhaust all dialogue options. Then, chat with other villagers to gather more intel. In my playthrough, I found speaking with the alehouse maid and the general trader particularly useful.

Talk to Gerda and Stanislav

Next, seek out Gerda in Troskowitz, who witnessed the apparition. You can either offer her some Groschen or pass a dialogue check to obtain the necessary information.

Afterward, head to Apollonia to speak with Stanislav. Again, you'll need to pass a dialogue check or pay him a small amount of Groschen.

Gather Evidence

With the information in hand, it's time to find solid evidence. Go to the cross mentioned by Gerda and dig up the grave to uncover Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember, you'll need a spade for this task, 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, where you'll 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

Proceed to the hermit's hut and engage in conversation with him. Without the gathered evidence, he won't be forthcoming. Armed with your clues, he'll be more open to dialogue. Choose these options:

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

The hermit, who reveals himself as Konrad, not Ambrose, will ask you to deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret before he hands over the sword.

Visit the cemetery near Apollonia to meet Margaret and give her the cross, triggering the Sinful Soul quest. You can complete this quest immediately by assisting her in digging a grave for Ambrose, or you can return to Konrad right away.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You now have the choice to assist them in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape.

Sneak to the hermit's hut and inform Konrad that you've completed the task. Ask him about the sword's location. At this juncture, you can choose to help Konrad or kill him. I chose to kill Konrad, as fighting him is easier, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' support.

After Konrad's demise, speak with the Crusaders and offer to return the documents for a small sum of Groschen.

Get the Hermit’s Sword

Finally, head north of the hermit's hut to find two tangled oak trees. The hermit's sword will be embedded in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

By following these steps, you'll successfully 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 get first and all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.