Embarking on the Via Argentum Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 places players in the role of Henry, a medieval sleuth tasked with uncovering potential embezzlement of the king’s silver. This quest activates after completing “Into the Underworld.”While “The Devil’s Pack”isn’t a prerequisite, finishing it can streamline navigation within the area.
In our comprehensive Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Via Argentum guide, we’ll detail every critical step, from gathering intel from foremen to navigating your interactions with Berush, alongside deciding whether to accept Christian of Pisek’s proposition at the mission’s conclusion.
Comprehensive Guide and Tips for the Via Argentum Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Initial Encounters: Engaging with the Ruthards
The quest begins simply; ensure you are equipped for combat before proceeding to the southern Kuttenberg manor of the Ruthards. There, Henry becomes embroiled in a confrontation involving Kunzlin Ruthard and the king’s mint master, along with their accompanying soldiers. Once resolved, remind Kunzlin of your prior assistance in his dispute, which will persuade him to help you.
Your investigation focuses on Vavak, whom Kunzlin suspects of pilfering silver from the crown. The mission that follows is to gather proof affirming Kunzlin’s suspicions.
Gathering Evidence Against Vavak and Engaging with Christian of Pisek
The Ruthards direct you to a mine southwest of Grund, a location you’ll later visit while following the “Devil’s Pack.”Here, converse with Christian, who is eager to assist in investigating Vavak’s nefarious activities. Unlike previous encounters, his request for privacy signals collaboration instead of conflict.
Christian suggests a plausible cover story for your upcoming inquiries. You may choose from three options, ideally selecting the one that aligns with your highest social attribute, ensuring you can still progress even if certain checks are failed, albeit with increased difficulty.
- I’ll pretend to be an inquisitive scholar (scholarship)
- I’ll assume the guise of a wealthy nobleman (charisma)
- I’ll claim to be your nephew (speech)
Determining the Amount Mined
Christian provides a safe passage document and directs you to Frank, Paul, and Samko. The sequence in which you approach them appears inconsequential.
Talking to Paul
Venture into the mine, following the shaft north until you locate Paul, who is emotionally troubled by the recent death of a worker. You may choose not to pray with him, though it is entirely optional. Inquire about mining operations, and he will reveal that 30 corves were extracted on Petronilla’s feast day.
Engaging with Samko
You can find Samko either at a daytime table or in the camp at night. He will challenge you to a dice game. You can engage with him through a moderate speech check, an easy intimidation attempt, a payment of 200 groschen, or simply rolling the dice. Playing dice is recommended, as it provides information about the 34 corves his group mined on Petronilla’s day regardless of the approach taken.
Questioning Frank
Situated in the eastern part of the pit, Frank is less amenable to Henry’s inquiries. Should you ask him about the mining haul on the Feast Day of Petronilla, he will grow suspicious. Your options include offering him a bribe, intimidating him after passing an easy check, or utilizing a medium-level scholarship check to portray yourself as an innocuous researcher.
Choosing intimidation is free but may harm your reputation. After some questioning, Frank reveals they mined 36 corves on that day. Report your findings back to Christian, who will instruct you to further investigate other workers involved in the mine.
Getting Fett and Hermann to Cooperate
Hermann may be found in his manor office or near the kitchen. Confront him about discrepancies in the financial records, and he will shift the blame onto Fett, allowing you to dissect his explanations further.
Deciding Your Approach: Threats, Charisma, or Speech?
Your tactics here hold no ultimate consequence; each method can yield the necessary information. Should you fail, bribery remains a fallback to achieve your goal.
Fett tends to be near where Samko is. Initial dialogue will provoke him, revealing his connection to Vavak. Your options for interacting with Fett include:
- You’ll face no consequences (medium speech)
- You’re insignificant (medium charisma/impression)
- You’re under my protection (easy presence)
Choose the option corresponding to your strongest attribute. Should you fail, Fett may initiate combat, but players have noted you can often surrender, then re-engage for further discussion. Once you’ve gained the required intel from Fett, convey your discoveries to Christian, setting the stage for your next trip to Grund.
Investigating the Smelter and Interacting with Buresh
Before proceeding, you must increase Henry’s charisma to at least 21 and don noble attire—proper clothing absent of weapons, odor, or blood. Some sources suggest a higher requirement of 29, but players have executed this successfully with 22 charisma. If necessary, visit the tailor in Kuttenberg for suitable garments.
If Henry’s charisma is below 21, Buresh will refuse to converse. Though this segment is labeled as optional, acquiring Buresh’s safe conduct significantly eases subsequent tasks. Engage Buresh with inquiries until he permits you to explore the smelter—although he forbids interactions with his laborers. You may ask him about the quantity of silver received on Petronilla’s day, but his confirmation of 90 corves isn’t mandatory for progression.
Once inside the smelter, disregard Buresh’s instructions and begin questioning his workers. Engaging with them offers consistent dialogue options. After their initial responses, two new inquiries will appear, one concerning Buresh’s integrity and the other regarding missing silver. Noticing discomfort when discussing the silver, a worker will suggest consulting Shima, a bold smelter willing to divulge potentially dangerous information.
Shima wanders the smelter, making him somewhat elusive.
Shima will arrange to meet you outside later. If you possess Buresh’s writ, guards should leave you be. Once you exit the smelter, Shima will approach. Engage him again once he halts by the kilns.
Do You Disclose Who Sent You to Shima?
Your choice here has no significant impact; whether you acknowledge Buresh or Christian as your contact or choose silence, Shima will still pose a question regarding potential traps.
You can engage with two medium difficulty checks (speech and charisma), alongside two easy checks (charisma and intimidation) or simply offer 200 groschen. For the smoothest outcome, opting to pay is recommended. Shima will reveal his suspicions regarding Volkmar, having noted suspicious financial behavior from him in recent times.
Confronting Volkmar
Volkmar awaits you near the stables in eastern Grund, in proximity to the properties recently acquired by him. Ensure you’re equipped with your best combat gear before the encounter, as you’ll face formidable resistance. Volkmar reveals his awareness of your lies and has set a trap for you as combat ensues.
Following his attack, you have a time-sensitive decision to make; numerous checks categorized as “hard”(presence, coercion, domination) are available, with intimidation rated as medium. In particular, an intimidation check with a threshold of at least 19 can lead to different outcomes, although it seems combat will be unavoidable irrespective of your performance.
Despite the claims of others, Volkmar isn’t nearly as invincible as portrayed, succumbing to a few strikes if you wield a decent weapon. He carries distinctive loot, including a decorated sword pommel, keys, and a bit of coin, which you can take once he is defeated. Speaking with him post-battle will lead him to direct you back towards Buresh.
To Spare or Execute Volkmar: Making the Choice
Your decision is yours alone. You can grant him clemency, demand a small bribe of 100 groschen, or eliminate him entirely. Executing him seemingly carries no major long-term consequences apart from, obviously, the moral implications. However, should you let him live, he can serve as a future skill instructor in Kuttenberg, which is a noteworthy advantage.
Uncovering the Secret Mint
The elusive secret mint is indeed well-hidden, situated off a path to the east of Grund. The quest’s map provides minimal guidance; look for the area depicted above, situated southwest of surrounding structures. Stealth is essential, maneuvering through trees and underbrush to avoid detection from patrolling guards, unless you’re well-prepared for confrontation.
Once equipped with combat gear, proceed down into the mint. Optionally, you might engage Buresh’s guards, as he offers a bribe, or you can decline and defeat them in combat and force him to yield. Some players have succeeded in taking the bribe to neutralize hostility, then waiting until Buresh is asleep to eliminate him, although this may complicate matters. If the guards are challenging, retreat into the tunnels to face them singly.
After dispatching Buresh’s guards, approach him for a bribe. The maximum bribe you may request is modest at 250 groschen. Alternatively, you can attempt a hard coercion check (requirement: greater than 18) to obtain a letter from Vavak, though this is not necessary for mission completion.
Retrieve the key from Buresh’s chamber and explore the mint. In the eastern room lies a chest containing vital mint ledgers. Attempt to persuade the trapped workers to leave. Failure at intimidation checks does not seem to incur significant repercussions.
Deciding on Christian’s Proposal
Once you’ve compiled the evidence, return to Christian, who offers you an opportunity to engage in the ongoing silver fraud since it remains undetected. You can choose to decline, allowing you to leave unscathed, but be forewarned that he may later seek to eliminate you. Alternatively, accepting his offer rewards you with several hundred groschen and a valuable ally for upcoming missions.
If you’ve expended funds bribing various figures throughout your investigation, remember to revisit Trosky at a later point to recover the Vidlak Bandit’s treasure and the Map Left by the Deceased, providing beneficial cash and sellable items.
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