Unlocking the secrets of the Hermit quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires navigating a series of encounters and choices. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough to securing the hermit's sword.

Table of Contents

• Starting the Hermit Quest
• Gathering Information
• Confronting the Hermit
• Choosing a Path: Aid or Betrayal
• Obtaining the Sword

Starting the Hermit Quest

The Hermit quest automatically unlocks upon completing Radovan's blacksmith quests. After recovering the lost cart, Radovan will commission a special sword, initiating this questline. Before engaging with the hermit, you must gather information from Troskowitz villagers.

Gathering Information

1. The Tavern: Speak with Innkeeper Betty in the Troskowitz tavern, exhausting all dialogue options. Further information can be gleaned from other villagers (e.g., the alehouse maid or trader).

2. Witness Accounts: Interview Gerda, who witnessed a relevant event. Persuasion or a small payment may be necessary. Then, speak with Stanislav in Apollonia, again using persuasion or Groschen.

3. Evidence Gathering: Locate the grave Gerda mentioned, requiring a spade (obtainable from the Troskowitz trader or by searching cemeteries). Examine the unearthed documents and artifacts. Investigate the black horse at the quest marker in Apollonia.

Confronting the Hermit

Approach the hermit's hut. Presenting the gathered evidence is crucial for initiating dialogue. Select dialogue options revealing your suspicions and prompting the hermit (Konrad) to reveal his true identity. He will then request you deliver a cross to Margaret, a widow. This begins the optional "Sinful Soul" quest.

Choosing a Path: Aid or Betrayal

Upon returning, you'll encounter Crusaders near the hut. You can either assist the Crusaders in killing Konrad or help him escape. A direct confrontation with Konrad is generally easier than facing the Crusaders.

Obtaining the Sword

After dealing with Konrad, search the area north of the hut, near two entangled oak trees. The hermit's sword will be embedded in the ground. Retrieve it and return to Radovan in Tachov to complete the quest.

This comprehensive guide ensures a successful completion of the Hermit quest. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 strategies and insights, consult The Escapist.