Kingdom Come: Dilemma of Killing Jakesh

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

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

Initiating the Quest:

Progress through the main questline until you're tasked with finding Mutt. This leads you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, triggering the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Speak with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather information about Bozhena and Pavlena, uncovering the reasons for their ostracization.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, leading you to Roman's house. You'll need lockpicking skills to enter.

3. Roman's House: Search Roman's house, examining Pavlena's basket for clues. Return to Dushko for further guidance, directing you to a clearing, a favorite spot for the couple.

4. The Crime Scene: Follow the blood trail in the clearing to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogherd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requiring a successful dialogue check with Straw to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events). Inform Thrush about your findings.

5. Investigating Further: Continue your investigation at the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the rocks to find a hidden path leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. The following options will persuade Ota to release Pavlena:

• "What's your name?"
• "Let her go and I'll let you go."
• "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 or Make Peace?

The quest culminates in a choice: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but improves it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and rewards (a necklace). Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which can be kept or shared with Bozhena), and Bozhena and Pavlena's reintegration into the village.

Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz, while sparing him fosters reconciliation. The choice affects relationships and rewards, impacting the overall narrative arc. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough, allowing players to navigate this compelling side quest effectively. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 insights, explore resources like The Escapist.