"Complete 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Guide"

Navigating main quests under pressure can be daunting, especially when you're tasked with sneaking through unfamiliar territories within a tight time frame. In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a prime example of such a challenge. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to successfully complete this mission.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 For Whom the Bell Tolls Walkthrough

The quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" kicks off immediately after finishing "Wedding Crashers." You find yourself imprisoned in Trosky, where your friend Hans faces execution once the bell tolls 12 times. Fortunately, Henry is granted a reprieve to work as a laborer around the castle, providing a slim window of opportunity to orchestrate Hans's rescue.

Hauling Sacks

Your first task involves hauling sacks to a designated shed, a non-optional step in your quest. Simply take the sacks from the wagon and transport them to the shed beside the fenced area. Drop them inside and repeat until the task is complete.

Help the Blacksmith

Next, you're directed to assist the blacksmith, who, albeit reluctantly, tasks you with crafting a horseshoe. Head through the archway opposite the blacksmith to reach the forge. Gather the necessary materials and craft the horseshoe, then return it to the blacksmith for approval. After this, follow the path you used for hauling sacks to the stables to deliver the horseshoe.

Help Fanka the Cook

With the horseshoe delivered, it's time to aid Hans. Return to the forge and retrieve a lockpick from the red pot on the shelves. Engage with the woman nearby, Fanka, the cook for the nobles. By offering your help, you gain access to the kitchen, normally off-limits. Follow Fanka to the kitchen; while lockpicking isn't mandatory, doing so boosts your reputation and secures a food source for future endeavors.

Speak with the Chamberlain

Upon entering the kitchen, you'll notice the chamberlain in distress. Approach him and attempt to persuade him to allow you to brew a Digestive Potion. Success here grants you access to the surgeon's workshop; otherwise, you'll need to sneak in.

Make Fever Tonicum

If you couldn't convince the chamberlain, you'll need to use kitchen food to distract the guard and sneak into the workshop. If granted access, head to the non-noble's kitchen across from the forge, navigate past the guard (using food if necessary), and ascend to the surgeon's workshop. There, you can craft both the Fever Tonicum and the Digestive Potion using the ingredients found in the room's chest.

Cure Thomas

Should you be helping the chamberlain, return to him with the Digestive Potion to secure permission to aid Thomas. If sneaking, prepare for an alternate route. Navigate back to the noble's kitchen, ascend the stairs to avoid additional guards, and remain crouched to stay undetected. Distract the guard at the staircase to Thomas's room with a pebble, then sneak past him. Once inside Thomas's room, deliver the Fever Tonicum to his sister, Adele, triggering the quest's concluding cutscene.

By following these steps and curing Thomas before the 12th bell tolls, you'll successfully complete "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* and enhance your reputation. Even if you miss the deadline, the quest's outcome remains unchanged, but your timely intervention can make a significant difference.