How to Get the Hermit’s Sword in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (Hermit Quest Guide)

Unlocking the secrets of the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires navigating a series of encounters and choices. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough, ensuring you successfully obtain the hermit's sword.

Table of Contents

• How to Initiate the Hermit Quest
• Gathering Information on the Hermit
• Interacting with Key Villagers
• Acquiring Evidence
• Confronting the Hermit
• Choosing to Aid or Eliminate Konrad
• Retrieving the Hermit's Sword

How to Initiate the Hermit Quest

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing tasks for the blacksmith Radovan. After recovering the lost cart, report back to Radovan. He'll then request a custom-forged sword as a wedding gift, triggering the Hermit questline. Before engaging with the hermit, however, you must gather information from Troskowitz villagers.

Gathering Information on the Hermit

Begin by speaking with Innkeeper Betty at the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Further information can be obtained by conversing with other villagers; the alehouse maid and general trader are helpful sources.

Interacting with Key Villagers

Next, speak with Gerda in Troskowitz. She witnessed a relevant event. Either offer Groschen or succeed in a dialogue check to extract information. Then, travel to Apollonia and speak with Stanislav. Again, a dialogue check or payment might be necessary.

Acquiring Evidence

With the information gathered, locate the cross Gerda mentioned. Digging the grave requires a spade (purchasable from the Troskowitz trader or found in cemeteries). Inside, you'll discover Groschen and documents related to the Knights of the Cross. Examine these documents. Then, proceed to the quest marker in Apollonia, finding a hut and a black horse. Inspecting the horse provides the final clue.

Confronting the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut. Lack of evidence will hinder your interaction. However, with the gathered information, the hermit (Konrad) will be more forthcoming. Choose dialogue options that express suspicion and press for answers. He'll reveal his true identity and request you deliver a cross to a widow named Margaret.

Choosing to Aid or Eliminate Konrad

Returning to the hermit's hut, you'll encounter Crusaders. You can choose to assist them in killing Konrad or help Konrad escape. If choosing to kill Konrad, it is significantly easier than fighting the Crusaders.

Retrieving the Hermit's Sword

After dealing with Konrad, search north of the hut for two entangled oak trees. The hermit's sword is lodged in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

This detailed walkthrough ensures a smooth progression through the Hermit quest. Remember to consult additional resources for further gameplay tips and strategies.