"Guide to Completing For Whom the Bell Tolls in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2"

Main quests in games can often be quite stressful, especially when they involve sneaking through unfamiliar areas under a tight time limit. In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a perfect example of this challenge. This quest unfolds right after the completion of "Wedding Crashers," where you find yourself imprisoned in Trosky. Your character, Hans, faces execution when the bell tolls 12 times, but you, as Henry, are given a chance to work as a laborer around the castle. This small window of freedom is your key to saving Hans.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 For Whom the Bell Tolls Walkthrough

Hauling Sacks

Screenshot by The Escapist Your first task is to haul sacks to a shed, which is a mandatory objective. Start by taking a sack from the wagon and bring it to the shed located next to the fenced area. Drop the sack inside the shed and repeat the process until the objective is completed.

Help the Blacksmith

Screenshot by The Escapist Next, you'll be tasked with assisting the blacksmith. Despite his initial reluctance, he instructs you to craft a horseshoe. Head through the archway opposite the blacksmith to reach the forge area. Gather the necessary materials and craft the horseshoe. Once done, return to the blacksmith for his approval, then proceed down the sack-hauling path to the stables to deliver the horseshoe.

Help Fanka the Cook

Screenshot by The Escapist After delivering the horseshoe, focus on aiding Hans. Return to the forge and pick up a lockpick from the red pot on the shelves. Then, speak with Fanka, the nearby cook, who usually has restricted access to the noble's kitchen. By offering your help, you gain entry. Follow Fanka to the kitchen; while you don't need to lockpick for her, doing so boosts your reputation and grants you ongoing food access.

Speak with the Chamberlain

Screenshot by The Escapist Upon entering the kitchen, you'll notice the chamberlain suffering. Engage him in conversation and attempt to persuade him to let you brew a Digestive Potion. Success here grants you access to the surgeon's workshop; otherwise, you'll need to sneak in.

Make Fever Tonicum

Screenshot by The Escapist If you failed to convince the chamberlain, you'll need to grab some food from the kitchen to distract the guard and sneak into the workshop. If successful, head directly to the surgeon's workshop. Climb the stairs opposite the forge to reach the kitchen used by non-nobles. If sneaking, use the food to make the guard leave, then proceed upstairs to the surgeon's workshop. Here, craft the Fever Tonicum and, if applicable, the Digestive Potion using the ingredients in the room's chest.

Cure Thomas

Screenshot by The Escapist With the Digestive Potion in hand, return to the chamberlain to aid him, which in turn allows you access to Thomas' room. If sneaking, you'll need to navigate another route. Head back to the noble's kitchen and ascend the stairs to avoid additional guards. Stay crouched as you move, and when you encounter a guard at the base of the stairs leading to Thomas' room, use a pebble to distract him. Sneak past and reach Thomas' room, where you'll find him with his sister, Adele. Give Adele the Fever Tonicum to trigger the concluding cutscene of the quest.

Completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* before the 12 bells toll not only saves Hans but also boosts your reputation. Regardless of the timing, the outcome remains the same, marking the end of this thrilling quest.