In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, side quests like The Axe From the Lake offer not only engaging gameplay but also valuable rewards that enhance your experience. Here’s a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this intriguing quest.
How to Start Axe From the Lake in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
To embark on The Axe From the Lake quest, make your way to the tavern in Tachov. There, you'll meet Zdenyek the Mouth, an NPC who holds the key to unlocking this quest. Engage him in conversation and prompt him to share something informative. He will then regale you with tales of a mythical axe submerged in a lake, setting you off on your quest.
How to Find the Axe From the Lake
Preparation is key before you follow your objective marker. Ensure you have a spade in hand, as you'll need it to dig up a grave during this quest. Spades can often be found in graveyards or purchased from general traders within settlements.

Once equipped, head to the pier facing the water at your objective marker. Follow the road north until you spot an undamaged tree; Henry will comment on it, guiding you further. Continue along the path until you reach a large rock, where Henry will make another remark.

Keep following the path until you encounter a gravesite in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, and you will uncover:
- Gemstone
- Silver Ring
- Marigold x5
- Broken Axe
Repairing the Axe
With the Broken Axe in your possession, your next step is to repair it. Visit blacksmith Radovan in Tachov and request his services to mend the axe. Remember, you will need to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay a substantial fee of 699.5 groschen. Radovan can supply the Fastening Material if you don't have one.
Upon completion of the repair, the Broken Axe will transform into the Adorned Axe. To wrap up the quest, return to Zdenyek the Mouth and inform him of your success. You can then keep the Adorned Axe for use in battle, adding a powerful weapon to your arsenal.
And that’s how you can complete The Axe From the Lake in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed guides on other quests, such as how to treat the wounded in Finger of God or exploring romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist.