Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – The Lion’s Den Quest Walkthrough

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In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, I found myself drawn into the thrilling adventure of The Lion’s Den quest. It wasn’t just an exciting mission; it also made me question my actions as I was tasked with infiltrating the enemy camp and building their trust so Zizka could launch a surprise attack. This delicate dance between friendship and betrayal left me with a heavy heart, knowing that my actions might have unintended consequences for those I’d come to know.

This journey could be quite prolonged and intricate, meaning it might require a bit of your patience to finish it off. Notably, The Lion’s Den offers two engaging optional tasks that could slip past you if you’re not careful.

Talk To Zizka

Once you’ve finished the Exodus mission, it’s time to chat with Zizka. But before moving on to the next quest, remember to accomplish The Devil’s Pack assignment first. In this task, you’ll need to locate the Dry Devil’s gang and persuade some of them to return to our side.

Once you’ve finished your quest, make your way to Zizka and chat with him. Following this conversation, spend an entire day waiting, and then Samuel will join for the meeting. After another talk with Zizka, the entire group will gather to discuss their upcoming plans.

If the skill checks during conversations require more points than you currently have, it’s best not to select them since they only influence your reputation. Once you’ve finished speaking, make your way towards meeting Katherine at the camp.

After you talk to the gang, you can talk to Hans Capon to trigger a side activity, Like Old Times.

Talk To Katherine

Head to the locations indicated on your map and engage in conversation with Katherine. If it’s daytime when you speak to her, she’ll suggest returning later in the evening, so fast-forward time and converse with her again. In the evening, Katherine will share all she’s discovered and invite you to join Sigismund’s forces to uncover their strategies.

Your goal is to join the army and learn when they’re heading towards Sedletz, so that your group can intercept them on their journey. Locate Stephen Crow and speak with him; during this conversation, you may face some skill checks, but regardless of the outcome, these checks won’t affect the result. Even if you don’t pass them, Crow will guide you to Katz and task you with locating missing soldiers.

How To Find Lost Soldiers

Initially, proceed to speak with Musa. He’ll inform you about one of our returned soldiers. Unfortunately, this particular soldier is in a very serious state and may not be able to communicate.

After opting for the dialogue, either “Isn’t it possible to wake him up temporarily?” or “I’m running short on time, can we find a way to heal him instead”, will lead to a new goal of assisting the soldier. Musa will subsequently instruct you on how to concoct a potent Rooster Elixir for healing the soldier.

The Alchemy station can be found right behind Musa’s tent. To concoct a Potent Rooster Elixir, gather one Valerian and two Mints. However, ensure that each procedure is executed flawlessly and use only the freshest components.

To locate the soldiers you’re seeking, head towards Old Lhota, which lies just south of the D marker on your map. If you come across any soldier in the area, simply engage them in conversation and mention that you are searching for a document. Assure them that there won’t be any trouble from your end.

You’ll find a key to unlock a chest behind you. You’ll see two doors there; go through the one on your right and ascend the ladder. Upon reaching, you’ll come across a chest. Open it up and grab the Lost Charter for King Sigismund, along with 300 Groschen.

Talk To Katz

After obtaining the document, make your way to Katz and hand it to him. He may inquire about the soldiers. You have the option to deceive him regarding your interactions with them or inform him they are concealed at Old Lhota. If you choose to lie, he won’t be aware of this, and you’ll earn a good reputation as a result.

Later on, he’ll propose a game of dice against him. If you’re unfamiliar with the rules, politely decline twice, and he won’t ask again. But if you’re confident and in need of some extra money, you stand a chance to win 600 Groschen by beating him. Keep in mind that you’ll lose 300 Groschen if you end up losing the game instead.

How To Investigate The Crime Scene

Following this, a cutscene unfolds, showing that Commander Chertan of the Cumans has been fatally wounded by a stabbing. To begin your investigation, you should first take a closer look at the blood trail on the ground, and then make your way towards the hut located on your left side.

First, take note if there’s a damaged lock and then check the cannon afterwards. Next, observe the gunpowder residue on the floor and depart from the hut. In front of the previously inspected bloodstain, you will find a tub; make sure to scrutinize both the tub and the dagger situated nearby.

To your right, you’ll find Chertan’s tent next to the bathtub. Upon entering, take a moment to observe a chest nearby. You can try opening it for additional hints, but be warned, it’s quite tricky. Instead, I recommend that you search under the bed and find the key hidden there. Using this key, you should be able to unlock the chest more easily.

In your chest, you’ll discover Lord Borumlaca’s token. Go ahead and read it from your belongings. Then, make your way to Katz and inform him that you’ve thoroughly searched the area. Following this conversation, you’ll learn that Chertan met his end through poisoning, and Musa will become a person of interest.

How To Find The Murderer

You need to exonerate Musa and discover the real killer. Make your way to Musa’s tent, but be prepared for a pesky guard who might hinder you. If you can’t persuade him with your charisma, bide your time until he looks away, then quietly approach Musa.

Speak with him, and he’ll request you to determine the deadly substance that caused Chertan’s demise. Inspect Chertan’s lifeless body, and then consult ‘The Book of Poisons.’ You’ll find it in a chest close to Chertan’s corpse; you may need to pick the lock first.

Since the task is straightforward, open the chest containing The Book of Poisons, read it in your inventory, and make your way to Musa. For the question, select “Kiss of Death”. Afterward, Musa may display a hint of suspicion about your background. However, since it won’t significantly impact the situation, you can choose to reveal the truth to him.

Initially, take a look at several tents. Start with Musa’s tent. Thoroughly inspect everything that catches your attention, and then proceed to Crow’s tent. Upon investigating Crow’s tent, you will discover he is the one who prepares the deadly Kiss of Death poison.

Next up, make your way to Adalbert and Radovan’s tent and take a close look around. You might even need to pick the lock on their chest with relative ease. Lastly, don’t forget to check out the wines and herbs on Grozav’s tent table over there on the right side.

Following that, wait till morning and support Musa during his court case. During the trial, you have the option to implicate either Grozav or Crow. If you make the right choices in your accusations, both of them will be convicted. However, be prepared as they may retaliate against you for your actions. In such a case, ensure that you overcome them.

Talk To Katherine

Once you’ve concluded the trial, find Katherine and inform her that you are prepared to depart with the Praguers. She will then notify Zizka, enabling him to arrange an ambush. Following this conversation, engage in a dialogue with Katz, and a cutscene will unfold.

As a keen gamer, before chatting up Katz, it’s wise to first quiz Katherine about whatever seems to be troubling her. This little detour, titled “The Stalker,” could lead to some intriguing side-adventures and bring us closer to understanding dear Katherine better.

First, you’ll encounter an opportunity to engage with Katz before moving forward. Choose this chance to bid him farewell honorably. After that, approach Zizka and select the option “I’ll join you”. This action will propel us both to the Devil’s Den, thereby concluding our quest.

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2025-02-25 19:07