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 her request for help and 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 their strained relationship with the village.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, leading you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required to enter Roman's house.)

3. Roman's House: Search Pavlena's basket and speak again with Dushko, who directs you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena.

4. Crime Scene: Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogerd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check with Straw to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events surrounding Roman and Pavlena). Inform Thrush about your findings.

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

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path and ladder leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. The following options will likely convince 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 Jakesh 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 a possibility, concluding the quest regardless of the outcome.

Consequences of Your Choice:

• Killing Jakesh: Decreases reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves reputation with Bozhena and Pavlena. Unlocks a new dialogue option with Pavlena and rewards you with Roman's gift to her.

• Making Peace: Jakesh rewards you with 100 Groschen. You can keep the money or share it with Bozhena. Bozhena and Pavlena are allowed back into the settlement.

This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest. Consult The Escapist for further gameplay tips and guides, including locating the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure.