Completing the main quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can be a tense experience, especially when you're navigating unfamiliar areas under a time constraint. Here's a detailed walkthrough to help you save Hans before the clock runs out.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 For Whom the Bell Tolls Walkthrough
The quest begins immediately after "Wedding Crashers," with Hans imprisoned in Trosky and facing execution once the bell tolls 12 times. Fortunately, Henry is assigned to work as a laborer around the castle, giving him a chance to devise a rescue plan.
Hauling Sacks
Start by hauling sacks to a shed. This is a mandatory task, so grab a sack from the wagon and carry it to the shed near the fenced area. Drop the sack inside and repeat until the objective is complete.
Help the Blacksmith
Next, assist the blacksmith, who reluctantly asks you to craft a horseshoe. Head to the forge area through the archway opposite the blacksmith. Gather the necessary materials and craft the horseshoe. Once approved by the blacksmith, deliver it to the stables along the path you used for hauling sacks.
Help Fanka the Cook
After delivering the horseshoe, return to the forge to pick up a lockpick from the red pot on the shelves. Speak with Fanka, the cook standing nearby, and offer your help to gain access to the noble's kitchen. Follow her to the kitchen; while you don't need to lockpick it, doing so can boost your reputation and grant you future access to food.
Speak with the Chamberlain
In the kitchen, you'll find the chamberlain in distress. Try to persuade him to let you brew a Digestive Potion. If successful, he'll grant you access to the surgeon's workshop. If not, you'll need to sneak in.
Make Fever Tonicum
If you couldn't convince the chamberlain, grab some food from the kitchen to distract the guard at the non-noble's kitchen entrance. Otherwise, head directly to the surgeon's workshop. Ascend the stairs across from the forge, navigate past the guard, and enter the workshop. Use the ingredients in the chest to craft the Fever Tonicum and, if applicable, the Digestive Potion.
Cure Thomas
If you're helping the chamberlain, return with the Digestive Potion to gain access to Thomas' room. If sneaking, take the stairs from the noble's kitchen to avoid additional guards. Stay crouched and use a pebble to distract the guard at the bottom of the staircase leading to Thomas' room. Sneak past him and reach Thomas, who is being cared for by his sister, Adele. Give her the Fever Tonicum to trigger the quest's concluding cutscene.
By following these steps and helping Thomas before the 12th bell tolls, you'll not only complete "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 but also boost your reputation. Even if you're late, the quest's outcome remains the same, but the timely rescue adds to your standing within the game.
