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, 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 main quest involving 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 the reasons for their ostracization.

2. Woodcutter's Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, leading you to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required to enter Roman's house.)

3. Roman's House: Search Pavlena's basket and speak again with Dushko, who directs you to a clearing—a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena.

4. Crime Scene: Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogerd Hugo and then Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events leading to Roman's death).

5. Further Investigation: Speak with Thrush to decide how to proceed with Straw. Then, investigate the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the large boulder to find a hidden path and ladder leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. The following options persuade Ota to release Pavlena:

• "What's your name?"
• "Let her go and I'll let you go."
• "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 final decision: 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 a new dialogue option with Pavlena and a reward (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 settlement.

Consequences of Your Choices:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz, while sparing him leads to reconciliation and a financial reward. The choice ultimately shapes the narrative and your relationships within the game's world. This concludes the "Bad Blood" quest. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 guides, check out The Escapist.