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. A quest objective will lead you near Bozhena's hut. Speaking with Bozhena about Mutt will reveal her daughter Pavlena's disappearance, initiating 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 Clues: Find Woodcutter Dushko and follow his lead to Roman's house. (Note: Lockpicking is required; save beforehand.) Examine Pavlena's basket inside.

3. Crime Scene: Following Dushko's further directions, locate a clearing near Roman's house. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body. Speak with Hogheard Hugo and Hired Hand Straw (requires a successful dialogue check with Straw to obtain crucial information about Jakesh and the events leading to Roman's death).

4. Bailiff's Decision: Inform Bailiff Thrush about your findings regarding Straw.

5. Southern Zhelejov: Investigate the rocks south of Zhelejov.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate around the large boulder to find a hidden path and climb the ladder. You'll find Ota holding Pavlena captive. High Charisma is beneficial for dialogue checks. The following options will likely convince 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 Jakesh or Make Peace?

The final decision: kill Jakesh or broker peace. Locate Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves your standing with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue and rewarding you with 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 settlement. Killing Bozhena is also a possible, albeit less desirable, outcome.

Conclusion:

The "Bad Blood" quest concludes regardless of your choice. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough, allowing players to navigate the complexities of the quest and make informed decisions based on their preferred playstyle. Consult The Escapist for further game guides and tips.