Guide to Finishing 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Main quests can be stressful, especially when you need to navigate unfamiliar areas under time constraints. In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" presents such a challenge. Here’s a detailed walkthrough to help you successfully complete this quest and save Hans from his impending execution.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - For Whom the Bell Tolls Walkthrough

The quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" begins immediately after "Wedding Crashers." Imprisoned in Trosky, Hans faces execution once the bell tolls 12 times. Fortunately, Henry is assigned to labor around the castle instead, giving him a chance to orchestrate Hans's rescue.

Hauling Sacks

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Your first task is to haul sacks to a shed, which is a mandatory objective. Collect the sacks from the wagon and transport them to the shed adjacent to the fenced area. Drop the sacks inside the shed and repeat the process until the objective is complete.

Help the Blacksmith

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Next, you're tasked with assisting the blacksmith, who reluctantly asks you to craft a horseshoe. Head to the forge area through the archway opposite the blacksmith. Gather the necessary materials and craft the horseshoe. Once approved by the blacksmith, deliver it to the stables along the path you used for hauling sacks.

Help Fanka the Cook

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After delivering the horseshoe, it's time to aid Hans. Return to the forge and retrieve a lockpick from the red pot on the shelves. Then, engage with Fanka, the cook standing nearby. By offering your help, you gain access to the noble's kitchen. Follow Fanka to the kitchen; while lockpicking isn't necessary, doing so boosts your reputation and grants you future access to food.

Speak with the Chamberlain

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

Make Fever Tonicum

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If you couldn't convince the chamberlain, you'll need to use food from the kitchen to distract the guard and sneak into the workshop. Otherwise, proceed directly to the workshop. Ascend the stairs opposite the forge to reach the non-noble kitchen, then head upstairs to the surgeon's workshop. Craft the Fever Tonicum and, if applicable, the Digestive Potion using the ingredients found in the room's chest.

Cure Thomas

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If you're helping the chamberlain, return to him with the Digestive Potion to gain access to Thomas's room. If sneaking, take an alternative route through the noble's kitchen, avoiding guards by staying crouched. Distract the guard at the bottom of the staircase leading to Thomas's room with a pebble, then sneak past him. Reach Thomas's room, where his sister Adele is caring for him. Hand over the Fever Tonicum to Adele, triggering the quest's concluding cutscene.

Completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* before the 12 bells toll will boost your reputation. Regardless of the timing, the quest's outcome remains the same, ensuring Hans's rescue.