How to Find the Axe from the Lake in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

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In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, one captivating method to discover quests is through conversations with town residents. These casual exchanges can unexpectedly propel Henry into various adventures, such as pursuing local myths and legends. For instance, in Tachov, you’ll come across a tale about a legendary axe linked to the woodcutters’ sorrowful history. Engaging in dialogue about this story with an NPC will initiate the “Axe from the Lake” Mission, sending you on a quest to recover the misplaced artifact.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you step-by-step how to initiate the “Axe from the Lake” mission, locate the Silver Axe, and reveal the secret behind the woodcutter’s folklore in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

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How to get the Axe From the Lake Task in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you can acquire the Axe from the Lake by conversing with the NPC named Zdenyek the Mouth in the town of Tachov.

In the course of the ‘Blacksmith’s Son’ mission, you’ll eventually make your way to Tachov, where your initial encounter will be with Radovan, the local blacksmith.

In the heart of town, you’ll find Zdenyek, a popular local yarn-spinner often found at the local pub. Just as his nickname suggests, he weaves captivating stories for his companions while they enjoy their drinks. Join him over a cold brew, and he’ll set the stage for this game’s adventure by sharing a tale that starts it all.

How to Reach the Axe Location in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

After you’ve activated the quest, consult your journal to find its location. It seems the search area is close to Rocktower Pond. To get there, set off from Zheleznov Inn and walk along the primary road heading west, venturing deep into the woods.

Follow the path leading towards the pond. When you reach the dock on the water’s edge, Henry will ask, “Is this the pier from Zdenyek’s story?” He’ll also remind you that Matthias, a character in the narrative, carried his brother Kuba’s corpse uphill to a nearby old oak tree.

In this version, I aimed to maintain the original meaning while simplifying some of the sentence structures and using more common phrases for easy understanding.

Henry’s tip serves as your guide. Leave the pier behind and take the upward trail. During your journey, keep an eye out for an ancient oak tree on your left-hand side.

As you proceed, Henry will tell you about the next action: breaking the axe against a stone. Keep going up the trail beyond the oak tree until you spot a big stone boulder on your left. Henry will reassure you that you’re on the correct path, saying, “This might be the rock from the tale. I’m definitely on the right track!

Starting from the rocky outcrop, continue climbing upward. Take a turn to your left close to a solitary tree to discover a burial ground perched above the valley. It’s likely that Henry will figure out that this is where Kuba, along with the fabled silver axe, are interred.

Remember: Make sure to take a spade with you for digging up the grave, so you can explore its contents. In case you don’t have one, you can purchase a shovel at the merchant in Troskowitz or locate a free one in the cemetery located east of that town.

After digging the grave, you will get the following contents inside it:

  • 1x Broken Round Shield
  • 1x Gemstone Silver Ring
  • 1x Marigold
  • 1x Broken Axe

Repairing the Broken Axe at Smithy

Although the Silver Axe wasn’t in pristine shape, having been shattered and interred with the deceased, your task now will be to bring it back to its original splendor.

For this, you will need the following materials:

  • 1x Broken Axe
  • 1x Fastening Material

You’ve already gotten the Broken Axe out of its grave, now you’ll need some Repair Material to fix it. This material is quite common and can be obtained by looting chests in towns or enemy camps. If you don’t have any on hand, you can buy it from Radovan the Blacksmith in Tachov.

To get your axe fixed, make your way to a blacksmith’s workshop. As you work on repairing the axe, follow Henry’s audio instructions: heat the axe, shape it with hammer blows, and assess its strength. Once you’ve successfully created the Embellished Axe, it’s time to go back to Zdenyek the Mouth.

Locate Zdenyek and inform him that his story was accurate – I’ve retrieved and reforged the water goblin’s axe from the lake. This concluding action will finish the “Axe from the Lake” Mission, concluding the tale, and granting you XP for your accomplishments.

In essence, that covers all you need to know on locating the Axe in the Lake within Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. For additional gameplay advice, take a look at our guides on the Optimal Method for Earning Money during the early stages and All Alchemy Recipes and Their Locations in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

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2025-02-11 19:21