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

Unlocking the secrets of Semine's wedding requires navigating a challenging questline. This guide focuses on completing the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, specifically within the blacksmith's quest arc.

Table of Contents

• How to Initiate the Hermit Quest
• Gathering Information on the Hermit
• Interacting with Gerda and Stanislav
• Acquiring Evidence
• Confronting the Hermit
• Assisting or Eliminating Konrad
• Retrieving the Hermit's Sword

Initiating the Hermit Quest

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing tasks for blacksmith Radovan. After recovering the lost cart, inform Radovan, who will then commission a sword as a wedding gift. This triggers the Hermit questline. Before approaching the hermit, however, interaction with Troskowitz villagers is necessary.

Gathering Information

Begin by conversing with Innkeeper Betty at the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Subsequently, speak with other villagers (e.g., the alehouse maid or trader) to gather additional information.

Interacting with Gerda and Stanislav

Speak with Gerda in Troskowitz; she witnessed a relevant event. Either offer Groschen or successfully navigate a dialogue check to obtain information. Next, converse with Stanislav in Apollonia; again, either pay or pass a dialogue check.

Acquiring Evidence

Locate the cross mentioned by Gerda and excavate the grave (requiring a spade; purchase from the Troskowitz trader or find one in cemeteries). Examine the discovered Groschen, documents, and artifacts related to the Knights of the Cross.

Proceed to the quest marker in Apollonia, identifying a hut and a black horse. Examine the horse for further clues.

Confronting the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut. Prior evidence gathering is crucial for initiating conversation. Select dialogue options such as "You're suspicious" and "Out with it!" to uncover Konrad's true identity and his request to deliver a cross to Margaret.

Assisting or Eliminating Konrad

Upon returning, Crusaders will be present. Choose to aid them in killing Konrad or help him escape. If choosing to kill Konrad, engage him directly—a simpler fight than confronting the Crusaders. After eliminating Konrad, return the documents to the Crusaders for a reward.

Retrieving the Hermit's Sword

North of the hut, locate the entangled oak trees where the sword is embedded. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest. Consult The Escapist for further game tips and strategies.