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 to ask for your help, thus beginning the "Bad Blood" quest.
Gathering Information:
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Troskowitz Investigation: Begin by questioning Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz. Their accounts shed light on Bozhena and Pavlena's past and their strained relationship with the village.
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Woodcutter Clues: Next, interview Woodcutter Dushko. He directs you to Roman's house, requiring lockpicking skills to enter. Examine Pavlena's basket inside.
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The Clearing: Return to Dushko for further guidance, leading you to a clearing—a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Subsequently, speak with Hogherd Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requiring a successful dialogue check with Straw to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events surrounding Roman and Pavlena).
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Reporting to Thrush: Consult Thrush to decide how to handle Straw before proceeding.
Confronting Ota:
Locate the objective marker, navigate around a large boulder to find a hidden path, and climb a ladder. You'll discover Ota holding Pavlena captive. High Charisma is beneficial here. 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 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 with Pavlena and rewarding you with Roman's gift to her. 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 Consequences of Your Actions:
The outcome significantly affects your reputation and relationships within the game. Consider the ramifications of your actions before making your final decision. This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more gameplay tips, consult The Escapist for further guidance on challenges such as finding the Hermit's sword and Ventza's treasure.
