Necessary Evil, a pivotal main story quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, presents one of the game's most challenging moral dilemmas. This guide helps you navigate the choices you'll face when deciding whether to side with Semine or Hashek.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Necessary Evil Quest Walkthrough
Following the completion of the main quest "Back in the Saddle," "Necessary Evil" begins. Von Bergow tasks Hans and Henry with gathering intelligence from Nebakov Fortress, culminating in the interrogation of a prisoner. The interrogation's outcome significantly impacts whether von Bergow targets Semine or Nebakov Fortress. This walkthrough focuses on the Semine path, where the most difficult choices arise.
Prisoner Interrogation: Choosing Your Words
Successful interrogation requires passing several Speech checks. You can either employ intimidation or utilize persuasion. The Speech check requirements are as follows:
- “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)
The interrogation reveals the bandit leader's identity and Semine's complicity. When reporting to von Bergow, you can either expose Young Semine's involvement with the bandits, leading to an attack on the town, or claim no one aided the bandits, resulting in an attack on Nebakov.
Attacking Semine or Nebakov: A Moral Crossroads
Choosing to attack Semine initiates a ride to Semine, where further difficult decisions await. Attacking Nebakov, however, concludes the quest immediately, avoiding the bloodshed at Semine. While this option prevents violence at Semine, it avoids addressing Semine's culpability for the deaths of innocents. Attacking Semine, though morally complex given potential friendships formed earlier in the game, feels like the more just course of action. Remember: if you lag behind the party while riding to Semine, the entire town will be slaughtered.
Choosing Sides: Semine or Hashek?
Before departing, a conversation with Hashek reveals his thirst for revenge against Semine, favoring a brutal approach. The choice between Semine and Hashek arises upon arrival.
- Siding with Hashek: Select "Hashek is right."
- Siding with Semine: Select "Olda deserves a trial."
Siding with Semine aligns with a morally upright character arc, preventing further unnecessary bloodshed orchestrated by Hashek's vengeful pursuit. Choosing this path allows for a chance to help Semine. Siding with Hashek results in the town's complete destruction. You can also decide Olda's fate in the tower—life or death at Hashek's hands.
The Final Report: Silence or Honesty?
The quest concludes with Henry and Hans reporting to von Bergow. You can choose to remain silent, letting Hans handle the report, or speak up, revealing the events at Semine. Silence, allowing Hans's diplomatic skills to shine, maintains favor with von Bergow and steers him towards Nebakov as the next target.
This guide covers the key choices in "Necessary Evil," helping you navigate the moral complexities and consequences of siding with Semine or Hashek in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tips and guides, including romance options and locations, check out The Escapist.
