Your choices in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's dialogue significantly impact the game's atmosphere and your character's portrayal, even if they don't drastically alter the storyline. This guide focuses on the optimal dialogue choices during the pivotal confrontation with Markvart von Aulitz.
Recommended Dialogue Choices for Markvart's Demise
Near the game's conclusion, Henry confronts Markvart with lethal intent. A conversation precedes the final act. The following dialogue options are recommended:
| Prompt | Recommended Response |
|---|---|
| I don’t want to sit here all night, dying slowly like a stuck pig. | Are you afraid? |
| At a time like this, you do not feel fear. | Hell awaits you. |
| He will take care of them… He owes it to me. | Sigismund will never be king. |
| He had her torn apart by dogs. | Wenceslas did nothing of the sort. |
| While traitors like Jobst profit. | What have you got against Jobst? |
| Mark my words. | Where’s von Bergow? |
| You would like to pay him a night-time visit as well? | That’s none of your business. |
| Let me depart with dignity. | Give von Aulitz a dignified death. |
The Final Choice: A Dignified End
Ultimately, the most impactful decision is the final one. Three options are presented:
- Give von Aulitz a dignified death.
- Kill von Aulitz like a dog.
- Let von Aulitz live.
Choosing a "dignified death" provides a more nuanced and fitting conclusion. Henry assists Markvart to his feet before the final blow, contrasting with the cold-blooded killing depicted in the second option.
The Significance of Humanizing Markvart
This final scene aims to humanize Markvart and highlight war's brutality. Granting him a dignified death aligns with this thematic intent.
The Option to Let Him Live
Selecting the third option results in Henry's departure, leaving Markvart to bleed out. Markvart's request for more wine before Henry leaves adds a layer of grim irony.
Conclusion
These dialogue choices, particularly the final one, shape the player's experience and interpretation of Markvart's demise. For a more impactful and thematically consistent ending, a dignified death is recommended. Consult additional resources, such as The Escapist, for further gameplay tips, including romance options and optimal perk selections.
