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 to a clearing 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 their strained relationship with the village.
2. Woodcutter's Clues: Interview Woodcutter Dushko, who will direct you to Roman's house. (Note: You'll need lockpicking skills to enter.)
3. Roman's House: Search Pavlena's basket and speak with Dushko again for further leads. He'll point you towards a clearing, a favorite spot for Roman and Pavlena.

Searching the Scene:

1. Following the Trail: Locate the clearing near Roman's house. Follow the blood trail to discover Roman's body.
2. Witness Accounts: Speak with Hogerd 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).
3. Informing Thrush: Update Bailiff Thrush on your findings regarding Straw.
4. Further Investigation: Proceed to the rocks south of Zhelejov to continue your investigation.

Confronting Ota:

Navigate the rocks to find a hidden path leading to Ota and Pavlena. High Charisma is beneficial for the dialogue checks. The following options will likely 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. Escort Pavlena back to Bozhena.

Choosing Your Path: Kill Jakesh or Make Peace?

The final decision: kill Jakesh or broker peace between him and Bozhena. Find Jakesh at his child's grave. Killing him lowers your reputation in Troskowitz but increases it with Bozhena and Pavlena, unlocking additional dialogue with Pavlena and a reward (Roman's gift necklace). Choosing peace results in a 100 groschen reward from Jakesh (which you can keep or share with Bozhena), and Bozhena and Pavlena are allowed back into the village. The quest concludes regardless of your choice.

The Consequences of Your Actions:

Killing Jakesh negatively impacts your reputation in Troskowitz but significantly improves it with Bozhena and Pavlena, yielding a unique reward. Choosing peace offers a financial reward and a more peaceful resolution, reintegrating Bozhena and Pavlena into the community. The choice is yours. This completes the "Bad Blood" quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game guides and tips, consult The Escapist.