Semine or Hashek in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Best Outcome for Necessary Evil Quest

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the main story quest "Necessary Evil" presents players with some of the game's most challenging moral dilemmas. This guide will help you navigate the quest and make informed decisions about siding with either Semine or Hashek.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Necessary Evil Quest Walkthrough

After completing the main quest "Back in the Saddle," you'll unlock "Necessary Evil." In this quest, von Bergow tasks Hans and Henry with gathering intelligence from Nebakov Fortress and interrogating a prisoner. The outcome of this interrogation will determine whether von Bergow targets Semine or Nebakov Fortress. This walkthrough focuses on the path leading to Semine, where the moral decisions become particularly complex.

Prisoner Interrogation Answers

During the interrogation, you'll need to pass Speech checks to extract information from the prisoner. You can choose to persuade him with high enough Speech skills or resort to using torture instruments. Here are the Speech check options and their requirements:

• "We’ll put in a good word for you." (20 Impression)
• "Istvan and I are old acquaintances." (20 Impression)
• "Otherwise, it’ll end badly for you." (17 Intimidation)

After the interrogation, you'll uncover details about the bandit leader and Semine's involvement. When reporting back to von Bergow, you can either implicate Semine, leading to an attack on the town, or claim no local assistance was given to the bandits, directing the attack towards Nebakov.

Should You Attack Semine or Nebakov?

Choosing to attack Semine involves riding with the party to the location, where you'll face more challenging moral decisions, especially concerning Hashek. Opting for Nebakov, on the other hand, results in von Bergow dealing with the bandits there, effectively concluding the "Necessary Evil" quest without further complications.

While attacking Nebakov might seem like a way to avoid bloodshed in Semine, morally, allowing Semine to escape justice isn't ideal, given their role in innocent deaths. Personally, choosing to attack Semine felt like the right decision, despite having formed bonds with the townsfolk earlier in the game. If you do decide to attack Semine, it's crucial to ride with the party to prevent the town from being massacred.

Should You Side With Semine or Hashek?

Before setting out, a conversation with Hashek reveals his desire for vengeance against Semine and his inclination towards a violent resolution. Upon reaching Semine, you'll need to choose between siding with Semine or Hashek. Selecting "Hashek is right" aligns you with Hashek, while choosing "Olda deserves a trial" supports Semine.

I recommend siding with Semine. Although Semine's actions were wrong, Hashek's approach would lead to unnecessary loss of innocent lives. If you're playing Henry as a morally upright character, stopping Hashek's rampage aligns with that path. After defeating Hashek, advise the Semines to burn their estate and flee, which will advance the quest to the next stage.

Siding with Hashek results in the town's total destruction, though you can find Olda in the tower and decide his fate.

Should You Tell von Bergow or Let Hans Talk?

The final part of the quest involves reporting back to von Bergow. You can choose to remain silent, allowing Hans to handle the diplomacy, or speak up and reveal the events at Semine. Letting Hans talk is advisable as he's more skilled in diplomacy, which keeps you in von Bergow's favor and leads to planning the next move against Nebakov.

This covers the essential choices in the "Necessary Evil" quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and details on the game, including romance options and where to find Goatskin, visit The Escapist.