Semine or Hashek: Best Outcome in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's Necessary Evil Quest

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the main story quest "Necessary Evil" presents players with some of the game's toughest moral dilemmas. This guide will help you navigate the key decisions you'll face when deciding whether to side with 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." Here, von Bergow assigns Hans and Henry the task of gathering information from Nebakov Fortress, followed by interrogating a prisoner. The interrogation's outcome is crucial as it will influence whether von Bergow targets Semine or Nebakov Fortress. This walkthrough focuses on the path leading to Semine, where the game's most challenging decisions await.

Prisoner Interrogation Answers

During the prisoner's interrogation, you'll encounter several Speech checks. You can opt to threaten him or use torture instruments to extract information. Here are the Speech check 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 the bandit leader's identity and Semine's involvement. When reporting to von Bergow, you can either implicate Young Semine in aiding the bandits, triggering an attack on the town, or claim no one helped the bandits, leading to an attack on Nebakov.

Should You Attack Semine or Nebakov?

Choosing to attack Semine requires you to ride with the party and confront further complex choices involving Hashek. Opting for Nebakov results in von Bergow handling the bandits there, swiftly concluding the quest. While attacking Nebakov may spare Semine bloodshed, morally, letting Semine escape justice for his role in innocent deaths is questionable. Personally, I chose to attack Semine, feeling it was the right course despite having built connections there earlier in the game.

Remember, if you choose Semine, ensure you ride with the party. Falling behind leads to the town's massacre. Accompanying them gives you a chance to aid Semine.

Should You Side With Semine or Hashek?

Before departing, a conversation with Hashek reveals his vengeful intentions against Semine, favoring a path of destruction. Upon arrival, you must decide between siding with Semine or Hashek. Choose "Hashek is right" to align with Hashek, or "Olda deserves a trial" to support Semine.

I recommend siding with Semine. Although he erred by aiding the bandits, Hashek's desire for widespread devastation risks more innocent lives. As Henry, maintaining a morally upright character led me to thwart Hashek. After defeating Hashek, advise the Semines to burn their estate and flee, advancing the quest towards informing von Bergow.

Siding with Hashek results in the town's annihilation. You can also encounter Olda in the tower, choosing whether to spare him or hand him over to Hashek.

Should You Tell von Bergow or Let Hans Talk?

The quest concludes with Henry and Hans reporting to von Bergow. You can either remain silent, letting Hans handle the diplomacy, or speak up about Semine. I suggest staying silent and letting Hans talk, preserving your standing with von Bergow. Hans's diplomatic skills will lead von Bergow to focus on Nebakov next.

That covers the crucial choices between Semine and Hashek in the "Necessary Evil" quest of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more insights and guides, including romance options and Goatskin locations, keep exploring The Escapist.