In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, engaging in the optional side quests like "The Axe From the Lake" can significantly enhance your gameplay experience due to the rewarding outcomes. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this intriguing quest.
How to Start Axe From the Lake in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
If you're yet to stumble upon this quest, you can initiate "The Axe From the Lake" by visiting the tavern in Tachov. Here, you'll meet an NPC named Zdenyek the Mouth. Engage him in conversation and prompt him for some intriguing information. He'll share tales of a legendary axe submerged in a lake, setting you on your quest.
How to Find the Axe From the Lake
Before embarking on your journey, ensure you're equipped with a spade, as you'll need it to dig up a grave during the quest. Spades can typically be found in graveyards or purchased from general traders in settlements. Once prepared, follow your objective marker, which will lead you to a large area. Begin your search at the pier facing the water and proceed north along the road until you spot an undamaged tree, which Henry will comment on. Continue along the path until you reach a significant rock, prompting another remark from Henry.
Keep following the path until you arrive at a gravesite positioned in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, where you'll uncover the following items:
- Gemstone
- Silver Ring
- Marigold x5
- Broken Axe
Repairing the Axe
With the Broken Axe in hand, your next task is to repair it. Head to the blacksmith Radovan in Tachov and request his services to fix the axe. Remember, you'll need to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay a substantial fee of 699.5 groschen. Fastening Materials, essential for smithing, can also be purchased from Radovan.
Once repaired, the Broken Axe transforms into the Adorned Axe. To complete the quest, return to Zdenyek the Mouth and share your success. Upon finishing the quest, you can retain the Adorned Axe, which can be used in combat, adding a new weapon to your arsenal.
That's the full rundown on how to complete "The Axe From the Lake" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed guides on other quests, such as treating the wounded in "Finger of God" or exploring all romance options, be sure to check out The Escapist for comprehensive coverage.
