Hermit's Sword Acquisition Guide in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

To secure an invitation to the wedding in Semine, you'll need to navigate the Hermit questline as part of the blacksmith's storyline in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to successfully 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. Once you've located the lost cart, return to Radovan. He'll express his desire to forge a sword as a wedding gift, which kicks off the Hermit questline. However, before you can engage with the hermit, you'll need to gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.

Get Information About the Hermit

Begin your journey at the Troskowitz tavern, where you should speak with Innkeeper Betty and explore all available dialogue options. Next, converse with other villagers, such as the alehouse maid and the general trader, to gather more clues about the hermit.

Talk to Gerda and Stanislav

Your next stop is to talk to Gerda in Troskowitz, who witnessed the apparition. You can either pay her a few Groschen or succeed in a dialogue check to extract the necessary information. Then, move to Apollonia to speak with Stanislav, where you'll again need to pass a dialogue check or offer some Groschen.

Gather Evidence

Armed with the necessary information, it's time to collect solid evidence. Head to the cross Gerda mentioned and dig up the grave to find Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross. Remember to bring a spade, which you can buy from the general trader in Troskowitz or find for free by searching cemeteries around settlements.

After reading the documents, follow the quest marker in Apollonia to a hut and a clearing with a black horse. Examining the horse will lead you to your next clue, preparing you to confront the hermit.

Talk to the Hermit

Proceed to the hermit's hut and initiate a conversation. Without the gathered evidence, the hermit won't be forthcoming. With your evidence in hand, choose these dialogue options:

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

The hermit will confess that he is not Ambrose but Konrad. To obtain the sword, Konrad requires you to visit a widow named Margaret at the cemetery near Apollonia and deliver a cross to her. This action triggers the Sinful Soul quest, which you can complete immediately by helping Margaret dig a grave for Ambrose, though it's optional.

Help Konrad or Kill Him

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll find Crusaders nearby. You have the choice to either aid them in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. Approach the hut stealthily, and Konrad will agree to speak with you. Inform him you've completed the task and inquire about the sword's location. You can then choose to help Konrad or kill him. In my experience, killing Konrad was easier, especially with Mutt and the Crusaders' assistance.

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

Get the Hermit's Sword

To retrieve the hermit's sword, head north of the hermit's hut to two intertwined oak trees. The sword will be embedded in the ground; pick it up and return to Radovan in Tachov to successfully complete the Hermit quest.

By following these steps, you'll secure the hermit's sword and gain entry to the wedding in Semine. For further tips and insights on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, including the best initial perks and all romance options, be sure to visit The Escapist.