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.

Starting the Quest:

After gaining open-world access in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, progress through the quest involving finding Mutt. This leads you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, prompting you to accept the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Speak with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather information about Bozhena and Pavlena, uncovering the reasons for their ostracization.

2. Woodcutter Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, leading you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required; save beforehand.) Examine Pavlena's basket inside.

3. The Clearing: Dushko directs you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogherd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check). Straw reveals information about Jakesh and the events surrounding Roman and Pavlena.

4. Confronting Thrush: Inform Thrush about your findings regarding Straw.

5. Further Investigation: Examine the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path and climb the ladder. You'll encounter Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is advantageous for dialogue checks. The following dialogue options 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 subsequently kills Ota. Return to Bozhena with Pavlena.

Choosing Your Path: Kill Jakesh or Make Peace?

The quest culminates with a choice: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but increases it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking a new dialogue option with Pavlena and rewarding you with Roman's gift. Choosing peace yields 100 groschen from Jakesh (which can be kept or shared with Bozhena), and allows Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the settlement.

The Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz, while sparing him and fostering peace leads to a different outcome, affecting relationships and rewards.

This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Consult other resources for additional game tips and strategies.