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, often enriching the game's narrative and character development. This guide details how to initiate and complete the "Bad Blood" quest.

Starting the Quest:

Progress through the main questline until you're free to explore. A key objective involves locating Mutt, leading you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, prompting the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Interview Baliff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to uncover details about Bozhena and Pavlena's past and their strained relationship with the village.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Locate Woodcutter Dushko. He'll direct you to Roman's house, requiring lockpicking skills. Examine Pavlena's basket inside.

3. The Clearing: Dushko's further guidance leads you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body.

4. Further Leads: Speak with Hogherd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requiring a successful dialogue check). Straw's testimony implicates Jakesh and reveals the truth behind Roman and Pavlena's plight. Inform Thrush about Straw's involvement.

Confronting Ota:

Locate Ota and Pavlena near the large boulder south of Zhelejov. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue. Convincing Ota to release Pavlena involves selecting specific dialogue options: "What's your name?", "Let her go and I'll let you go.", and "I'll put in a good word for you with His Lordship." Pavlena will subsequently kill Ota.

Choosing Your Path: Kill or Make Peace?

The quest culminates with a choice: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz but boosts it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and rewarding you with a necklace. Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which you can keep or share with Bozhena), and allows Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the village. Killing Bozhena is also a possible (though less desirable) outcome.

Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh lowers your Troskowitz reputation but significantly improves your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena, yielding unique dialogue and a reward. Choosing peace offers a financial reward and restores Bozhena and Pavlena's place in the village.

This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guides, including locating the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure, consult The Escapist.