Unlocking the Secrets of the Lion's Crest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

This guide details how to initiate and complete the bonus quest, "The Lion's Crest," available to players who pre-ordered Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This quest rewards players with valuable items.

Starting the Lion's Crest Quest

After completing the tutorial and gaining access to the open world, locate the scribe Gaibl in Troskowitz. He will provide you with a riddle and the smithing recipe for Brunswick's polearm. You'll need to gather the necessary materials to craft the weapon at a blacksmith's forge.

Solving the Riddle and Locating Brunswick's Armor

The riddle reads:

"Take your leave of crone and maiden, standing tall behind the gates, boldly go towards true midnight, in caverns cold your prize awaits. Pass through the hall of forest kings, hidden deep from hunters’ gaze, standing tall two guards of stone, behind who yearned for treasure lays. Between then stands a mighty rock, a subtle niche yet deeper still, a place to give one’s heart to God, behold my armour gleaming still."

Begin by exiting Trosky Castle through the northern gates. Proceed north, entering the forest. You'll encounter rocky formations with crevices; navigate these to find a cave containing a chapel. Examine the cross near the rock to obtain the first piece of Brunswick's Armor and two treasure maps.

Treasure Map Locations:

Map 1: Follow the road west from the chapel to a crossroads. Head north into the woods to find a wolf den. The armor piece is in a bag near the trees above the den.

Map 2: Travel to the outpost at Vidlak Pond. Behind the fisherman's house, locate a large rock formation along the cliffs. A chest containing armor is near a cross atop the rocks.

Map 3: Fast travel to Zhelejov. Exit the tavern and cross two bridges towards Tachov. After the second bridge, take a small path leading to the river and forest. On a hill, examine a large tree to find bones and a bag containing armor.

Map 4: Travel to the hill between the Nomads’ Camp and Bozhena’s Hut. Locate rocks with a cross; the final piece of Brunswick's Armor is nearby.

Completing these steps will allow you to finish "The Lion's Crest" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For further game tips and information, including romance options and recommended perks, consult additional resources.