Stealth is a crucial skill in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, particularly for the quest "Storm," where it becomes not just an option but a necessity for success. This mission wraps up the main quests in the Trosky Region and introduces you to the Kuttenberg Region. You'll start "Storm" under challenging circumstances, without your armor, weapons, or even Saviour Schnapps, and with reduced health and stamina due to prior torture.
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To begin, equip yourself with the gear from the guards that Katherine neutralized during your prison break. While their armor and weapons aren't top-tier, they're essential for your survival. Katherine also provides you with a dagger, enabling stealth kills. Your objective is to reach the top of the Crone in Trosky. The guards you'll encounter are spaced apart enough to allow you to either knock them out or sneak past using distractions.
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At the summit, you'll confront Istvan Toth. This encounter doesn't affect the game's best ending, so consider taking the dishonorable route if you're not confident in your combat skills, especially given your compromised health. After dealing with Toth, search the room to recover your belongings and any crucial documents.
How to Escape Trosky in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
With Toth defeated and your gear reclaimed, head back to the dungeon where you left your companions. They'll gear up and guide you through the tunnels to escape Trosky, making this part of the quest straightforward.
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How to Sneak Through the Hills in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The next segment of "Storm" is particularly challenging. You must minimize your conspicuousness to avoid detection by guards, who will alert others if they spot you. Your lowered stats from the torture make stealth kills and knockouts more difficult.
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Begin by taking the right path uphill, leading to a larger, guard-patrolled route. This path guides you to Mika, who has been captured. Stealthily approach the guard from behind, eliminate him, and free Mika. This action saves your progress and provides directions to your next objective.
How to Finish 'Storm' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
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The final phase of "Storm" involves a prolonged stealth section. Follow the markers on your map according to Mika’s instructions, heading towards the region's edge. Move east and southeast to reach the main road in Apollonia, then proceed south, staying hidden in the bushes to evade guards. The area on your map might seem vast, but you only need to reach about halfway to trigger the ending cutscene. Use stones to distract guards if necessary, and slip past them to conclude your role in "Storm" and transition to the Kuttenberg Region.
"Storm" is a standout quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* that mandates stealth. Prioritizing stealth skill upgrades before this quest can significantly enhance your chances of remaining undetected throughout the mission.
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*