Jakesh's Fate in KCD2: Quest Guide

Unraveling the Mystery of "Bad Blood" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers a wealth of side quests, many enriching the game's narrative and character development. This guide details how to initiate and complete the "Bad Blood" quest.

Quest Initiation:

After gaining open-world access in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, progress through the quest involving finding Mutt. A task will lead you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, initiating the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Travel to Troskowitz and speak with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty. Their accounts shed light on Bozhena and Pavlena's past and their strained relationship with the village.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Locate Woodcutter Dushko and follow his lead to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required to enter Roman's house. Save beforehand.) Examine Pavlena's basket.

3. The Clearing: Dushko will direct you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogerd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events leading to Roman's death). Inform Bailiff Thrush about Straw's involvement.

4. The Rocks near Zhelejov: Continue the investigation to the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path and ladder leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. Convincing Ota to release Pavlena involves selecting dialogue options such as: "What's your name?", "Let her go and I'll let you go.", and "I'll put in a good word for you with His Lordship." Pavlena will subsequently kill Ota. Return to Bozhena with Pavlena.

Choosing Your Path: Kill Jakesh or Make Peace?

The final decision involves Jakesh. Find him at his child's grave. You can choose to kill him, impacting your reputation in Troskowitz negatively but boosting your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena. Alternatively, you can negotiate peace, receiving 100 Groschen from Jakesh. Reporting back to Bozhena allows you to keep the money or share it. Peace allows Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the settlement.

Consequences of Your Actions:

• Killing Jakesh: Decreases reputation in Troskowitz, significantly increases reputation with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocks a new dialogue option with Pavlena, and rewards you with Roman's gift to Pavlena.

• Making Peace: Rewards you with 100 Groschen (potentially shared with Bozhena), restores Bozhena and Pavlena's place in the settlement.

Completing the "Bad Blood" quest concludes this storyline. Remember to consult other resources for additional tips on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, such as finding the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure.