Your choices in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's dialogue significantly impact the game's atmosphere and your character's portrayal, even if they don't drastically alter the storyline. This guide focuses on the optimal dialogue choices during the confrontation with Markvart von Aulitz.
Recommended Dialogue Choices for Markvart's Death
Near the game's conclusion, Henry confronts Markvart von Aulitz, intending to end his life. A conversation precedes this action, and your responses shape the encounter. The following dialogue options are recommended:
| Prompt | Recommended Response |
|---|---|
| I don’t want to sit here all night, dying slowly like a stuck pig. | Are you afraid? |
| At a time like this, you do not feel fear. | Hell awaits you. |
| He will take care of them… He owes it to me. | Sigismund will never be king. |
| He had her torn apart by dogs. | Wenceslas did nothing of the sort. |
| While traitors like Jobst profit. | What have you got against Jobst? |
| Mark my words. | Where’s von Bergow? |
| You would like to pay him a night-time visit as well? | That’s none of your business. |
| Let me depart with dignity. | Give von Aulitz a dignified death. |
The Final Choice: A Dignified Death
Ultimately, the most impactful decision is the final one. Three options are presented:
- Give von Aulitz a dignified death.
- Kill von Aulitz like a dog.
- Let von Aulitz live.
Granting von Aulitz a dignified death is the most fitting choice. This allows Henry to assist Markvart to his feet before the killing blow, creating a more humane and impactful scene compared to the cold-blooded alternative. This approach aligns with the narrative's aim to humanize Markvart and highlight the war's brutality.
Letting von Aulitz Live
Selecting the third option results in Henry leaving von Aulitz to bleed out. Von Aulitz requests another cup of wine before Henry departs, leaving him to die alone.
Conclusion
These dialogue choices, culminating in a dignified death for Markvart von Aulitz, offer a more emotionally resonant and thematically appropriate conclusion to the encounter. For further gameplay tips, including romance options and perk prioritization, consult resources such as The Escapist.
