Kingdom Come: Blood and Choices: Guide to Jakesh Fate

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:

Progress through the main questline until you're free to explore the 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's disappearance, initiating the "Bad Blood" quest.

Gathering Information:

1. Troskowitz Investigation: Speak with Baliff Thrush and Innkeeper Betty in Troskowitz to gather initial information about Bozhena and Pavlena, uncovering the reasons behind their ostracization.

2. Woodcutter Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko. You'll need lockpicking skills to access Roman's house, a crucial step in the investigation. Examine Pavlena's basket within.

3. The Clearing: Dushko directs 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 key information about Jakesh and the events). Inform Thrush about your findings.

Confronting Ota:

Locate Ota and Pavlena near the large boulder south of Zhelejov. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. 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 final decision: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves it 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 settlement. Killing Bozhena is also a possibility.

Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your Troskowitz reputation but positively affects your relationship with Bozhena and Pavlena. Choosing peace offers a different outcome, impacting reputation and relationships accordingly. The quest concludes regardless of your choice.

This comprehensive guide should help you navigate the complexities of the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, consult additional resources.