"Guide to Completing Canker Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the "Canker" side quest becomes accessible early in the game, contingent upon completing "The Jaunt." This quest is a great opportunity to acquire a mace or some extra Groschen. Here’s a detailed walkthrough on how to successfully complete the "Canker" quest.

Pick Up the Canker Side Quest

To initiate the "Canker" quest, you'll need to have a conversation with Gules at Semine. You can easily pick up this quest during Lord Semine and Agnes' wedding, as Gules can be found drinking beforehand, allowing you to start the quest then. However, if you visit Semine earlier, you can also speak to Gules while he's on patrol. Simply inquire about his former bandit associates and offer your assistance in dealing with them. Canker, being one of these former bandits, becomes your first target.

Find and Kill Canker

Upon accepting the quest, Canker's location will be marked on your map, just north of Nebakov Mill. Be cautious as the path to this location is notorious for ambushes by bandits. You can choose to avoid them using stealth, engage in combat, or simply flee. While these bandits are usually not hard to defeat, it's wise to conserve your health for the upcoming fight at the quest location.

The bandit camp where Canker resides is nestled in the mountains, easily overlooked as you need to navigate through a narrow gap to reach it, similar to accessing the Hermit's house during the "Wedding Crashers" quest. Prepare for combat before entering, as you will face multiple bandits, including Canker himself.

The order in which you eliminate the bandits can influence their behavior, with some potentially fleeing. However, it's essential to kill most of them to fulfill the quest objectives. Fortunately, Canker will not flee, ensuring you can complete your mission by taking him down.

Finish the Quest and Return to Gules

After defeating Canker and his companions, loot his body to collect the Light Mace, which is crucial for proving your success to Gules. Feel free to take any other items you find useful. Then, head back to Gules to conclude the quest.

Upon completing the "Canker" quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you'll need to wait a full in-game day before you can start the next quest in the series, "Handsome Charlie," by speaking with Gules again.