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.

Starting the Quest:

After gaining open-world access in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, progress through the quest involving finding Mutt. A task will lead you near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, prompting her to ask for your help and initiating the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz: Interview Baliff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather background information on Bozhena and Pavlena, uncovering reasons for their ostracization from the village.

2. Woodcutters: Locate Woodcutter Dushko, who directs you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required to enter Roman's house; save beforehand.)

3. Roman's House: Search the house, examining Pavlena's basket. Return to Dushko for further leads, leading you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena.

4. The Clearing: Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogherd Hugo and then Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events surrounding Roman and Pavlena). Update Thrush on your findings.

5. Zhelejov: Continue the investigation at the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate around the large boulder to find a path, climb the ladder, and you'll find Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is needed for successful dialogue. The following options will likely 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 attempt reconciliation. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking new dialogue and rewarding you with Roman's gift to Pavlena. Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which can be kept or shared with Bozhena), allowing Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the settlement. Killing Bozhena is also a possibility.

Consequences of Your Choice:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your Troskowitz reputation but boosts your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena. Making peace offers a financial reward and restores Bozhena and Pavlena to the village. The quest concludes regardless of your decision. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Refer to The Escapist for additional game tips and information, such as locating the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure.