Discover the Secrets to Acquiring the Hermit's Sword

Unlocking the secrets of the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires careful investigation and a bit of cunning. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you successfully obtain the hermit's sword.

Table of Contents

• How to Begin the Hermit Quest
• Gathering Information
• Acquiring Evidence
• Confronting the Hermit
• Choosing Your Path: Aid or Betrayal
• Claiming the Hermit's Sword

How to Begin the Hermit Quest

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing Radovan's blacksmith quests. After recovering the lost cart, return to Radovan. He'll commission you to forge a wedding gift, initiating the Hermit questline. Before seeking out the hermit, however, you'll need to gather information from the villagers in Troskowitz.

Gathering Information

Begin by speaking with Innkeeper Betty at the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Then, interview other villagers – the alehouse maid and trader are good starting points – to gather additional clues.

Acquiring Evidence

Speak with Gerda in Troskowitz; she witnessed a relevant event. Either pay her a small sum or succeed in a dialogue check to obtain her information. Next, speak with Stanislav in Apollonia; again, either pay or pass a dialogue check.

Now, gather physical evidence. Locate the cross Gerda mentioned, and dig up the grave (you'll need a spade; purchase one from the Troskowitz trader or find one in a cemetery). Examine the unearthed documents and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross.

Next, proceed to the quest marker in Apollonia. You'll find a hut and a clearing with a black horse; examine the horse for further clues.

Confronting the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut and engage him in conversation. Without prior evidence, he'll be uncooperative. However, with the information and evidence gathered, he'll reveal his true identity: Konrad. He tasks you with delivering a cross to a widow named Margaret, initiating the optional Sinful Soul quest. You may choose to complete this immediately or return to Konrad afterward.

Choosing Your Path: Aid or Betrayal

Upon returning to the hermit's hut, you'll find Crusaders present. You'll face a choice: aid the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help him escape. If choosing to help Konrad, approach his hut cautiously; he will speak with you. Tell him you've completed the quest and inquire about the sword's location. You can then either assist him or eliminate him.

Claiming the Hermit's Sword

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

This comprehensive guide should equip you to successfully navigate the Hermit quest and claim your reward. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 insights, check out The Escapist for additional tips and strategies.