"Axe From the Lake Quest Guide for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

Author : Harper May 14,2025

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, side quests and tasks are plentiful and rewarding, enhancing your gameplay experience significantly. One such quest, "The Axe From the Lake," is particularly intriguing and offers great rewards upon completion. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this quest.

How to Start Axe From the Lake in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

To initiate "The Axe From the Lake" quest, head to the tavern in Tachov and engage in conversation with an NPC named Zdenyek the Mouth. During your chat, prompt him to share something informative. He will then enlighten you about the legendary axe supposedly hidden in a lake, setting you off on your quest.

How to Find the Axe From the Lake

Before embarking on this adventure, ensure you have a spade with you, as you'll need it to dig up a grave. Spades can typically be found in graveyards or purchased from general traders within settlements. Once equipped, follow your objective marker, which will lead you to a large area. Start at the pier facing the water and proceed north along the road until you reach an undamaged tree, which Henry will comment on. Continue along the path until you encounter a large rock, prompting another remark from Henry.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Finding the Axe

Keep following the path until you come across a gravesite positioned in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, and you will uncover the following items:

  • Gemstone
  • Silver Ring
  • Marigold x5
  • Broken Axe

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Digging the Grave

Repairing the Axe

With the Broken Axe in hand, your next step is to repair it. Head to the blacksmith Radovan in Tachov and request his services to fix the axe. Be prepared to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay a substantial fee of 699.5 groschen. You can also purchase the Fastening Material from Radovan if needed.

Once repaired, the Broken Axe will transform into the Adorned Axe. To complete the quest, return to Zdenyek the Mouth and inform him of your success. You'll then have the option to keep the Adorned Axe, which you can use in battle.

And that’s the complete walkthrough for "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, make sure to visit The Escapist.