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:

Progress through the main questline until you're free to explore the game world and tasked with finding Mutt. This leads you to a clearing near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt reveals her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, triggering 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 Clues: Locate Woodcutter Dushko. He'll direct you to Roman's house, requiring lockpicking skills to enter. Examine Pavlena's basket inside.

3. The Clearing: Dushko will then lead you to a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogheard Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requiring a successful dialogue check with Straw to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events leading to Roman's death). Inform Thrush about your findings.

4. The Rocks near Zhelejov: Investigate the rocks south of Zhelejov to continue your investigation.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate around the large boulder to find a hidden path. Climb the ladder to discover Ota holding Pavlena captive. High Charisma is needed for successful dialogue checks. Convincing Ota to release Pavlena involves selecting dialogue options such as: "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. Return to Bozhena with Pavlena.

Choosing Your Path: Kill Jakesh or Make Peace?

The final step presents a moral dilemma: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and rewarding you with a necklace. Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which can be kept or shared with Bozhena), and allows Bozhena and Pavlena to return to the village. The quest concludes regardless of your choice.

The Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz, but positively impacts your relationship with Bozhena and Pavlena, yielding a unique reward. Choosing peace maintains a more balanced reputation, offering a financial reward and a more peaceful resolution. The choice ultimately shapes the narrative's outcome. This completes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Refer to The Escapist for further game guides.