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's open 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 is missing, initiating the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Begin by speaking with Bailiff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz. This provides background on Bozhena, Pavlena, and their strained relationship with the village.

2. Woodcutter Clues: Next, talk to 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 Hogherd 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).

4. Reporting to Thrush: Inform Thrush about your findings regarding Straw.

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

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is advantageous here. Convincing Ota to release Pavlena involves specific dialogue choices: "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 lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but raises it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and a reward (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. Alternatively, you can kill Bozhena, ending the quest.

Consequences of Your Choices:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your Troskowitz reputation but significantly improves your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena. Sparing Jakesh leads to a financial reward and reconciliation, restoring Bozhena and Pavlena's place in the village.

This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For further game tips and guides, refer to resources like The Escapist.