Should You Kill Jakesh in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? (Bad Blood 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.

Initiating the Quest:

Progress through the main questline until you're free to explore the game's open world. A key objective involves finding Mutt. This leads 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: Speak with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather information about Bozhena, Pavlena, and the reasons for their ostracism from the village.

2. Woodcutter Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, who will direct you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required to enter Roman's house; save your game beforehand.)

3. Roman's House: Search Roman's house, examining Pavlena's basket. Return to Dushko for further leads, which will take you to a clearing frequented by the couple.

4. Crime Scene: Follow the blood trail in the clearing to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogerd Hugo, then return to Troskowitz and speak with Hired Hand Straw. Success requires passing a dialogue check to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events surrounding Roman and Pavlena. Inform Thrush about your findings. Finally, investigate the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Locate Ota and Pavlena by navigating around a large boulder and climbing a ladder. High Charisma is advantageous for dialogue checks. The following conversation 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 final decision involves Jakesh. Find him at his child's grave. You can choose to kill him or attempt reconciliation between him and Bozhena. Killing Bozhena is also an option. The quest concludes regardless of your choice.

Consequences of Your Actions:

• Killing Jakesh: Reduces your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves it with Bozhena and Pavlena. Unlocks a new dialogue option with Pavlena and rewards you with Roman's gift necklace.

• Making Peace: Jakesh rewards you with 100 Groschen. You can keep the money or share it with Bozhena, who will allow her and Pavlena back into the settlement.

This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, consult additional resources.