A Necessary Evil is the eighth principal quest within Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, set against the backdrop of the early game in the Trosky region. This pivotal quest introduces players to their first significant moral dilemma, where they must choose between supporting Hashek—a loyalist pursuing justice for his fallen comrades—and Lord Semine, a noble with dubious ties to local banditry. The decision you make not only impacts the Semine family estate’s future but also has lasting effects on Henry’s moral standing.
This guide aims to dissect the outcomes and ramifications of both choices available in A Necessary Evil, assisting you in determining whether you wish to roleplay your decision or focus on achieving the most rewarding results.Major story spoilers follow below.
The Setup: Hashek Confronts the Semine Family
The quest kicks off as Henry uncovers evidence connecting the Semine family to a series of bandit attacks that have terrorized the area, including ambushes involving Lord Otto von Bergow and Henry himself earlier in the game. If you had already reported these findings to Otto, you will accompany Hashek to confront the Semine family at their estate.
Regardless of Henry’s attempts at dialogue or diplomacy, the confrontation between Hashek and Lord Semine is set to escalate into violence.
Fueled by the rage stemming from his lost comrades, Hashek threatens to raze the estate unless Semine surrenders his son, Olda, who is implicated in aiding the local bandits. You are then faced with a significant choice: side with Hashek or Lord Semine. Choosing “You’re going too far”aligns you with Semine, while saying “You’re right”casts your lot with Hashek.
What Information Is Available to Guide Your Decision?
- The bandits responsible for the assaults on Otto von Bergow and Hashek have connections to Olda Semine.
- These same bandits ambushed Henry and Hans during the early stages of the game.
- Olda Semine is known to have collaborated with the raiders.
- Despite knowing the truth, Lord Semine refuses to hand over his son.
Siding With Hashek
If you decide to stand with Hashek, expect a brutal confrontation at the Semine estate. As Lord Semine refuses to turn over his son, you will be compelled to kill him, along with Captain Gnarly and their guards. Subsequently, Hashek instigates a violent slaughter of the estate’s civilians, including those who are innocent.
This course of action results in the estate being reduced to ruins and a significant loss of life, irrespective of individual guilt.
Your next objective is to track down Olda Semine, who is hiding in the estate’s tower. When confronted, Olda asserts that his actions were part of an honorable rebellion, not mere banditry. If you attempt to detain him, Hashek’s wrath escalates, as he reveals a plan to execute everyone and incinerate the estate with the Semines still inside. When you and Hashek return to report to Otto von Bergow, you have the option to either condemn or defend Hashek, although this decision bears no long-term implications for the game.
Siding With Hashek While Letting Olda Escape
An alternative option exists where you can initially align with Hashek, only to change your mind and allow Olda to escape. Hashek will confront you again, leading to a forced duel between you two. Olda then uses the chaos of the moment to ignite the estate as a distraction during his getaway. Unfortunately, this tangled approach could lead to catastrophic results, with most characters facing death and you reaping no rewards.
Siding With Lord Semine
If you opt to support Lord Semine, Hashek will accuse Henry of treason and shift to hostility, leading to an intense showdown. However, the fight may be slightly easier due to the additional support from Semine’s guards, who are generally more capable than Hashek’s men.
This choice allows you to spare the lives of all non-combatants, including servants and family members, even if they don’t reappear in the game later.
Upon victorious conclusion, Lord Semine decides to go into hiding, allowing the estate’s residents to flee before any evidence can be destroyed in the flames. Henry and Hans are then tasked with presenting a fabricated account to Otto von Bergow. Note that you are not required to have advanced speech skills for Otto to accept your fabricated narrative, leading you onward to the next quest, For Victory.
Choosing this route may allow Olda Semine to later appear in the Kuttenberg region as a random encounter. During this interaction, he offers you his sword as a gesture of thanks—an invaluable yet non-essential reward absent in the Hashek-led outcome.
What Should You Choose?
From a narrative and ethical perspective, siding with Hashek is often regarded as the “evil”route within Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This path is marked by the massacre of innocents, the destruction of property, and Hashek’s relentless pursuit of revenge. Notably, this option bears no mechanical advantages or significant rewards.
In contrast, aligning with the Semines preserves life, maintains your moral compass, and provides an opportunity for a future interaction with Olda. This pathway is generally celebrated as the “good”or most beneficial route in terms of narrative satisfaction and character growth.
Regardless, it’s crucial to remember that both pathways converge on a similar narrative thread, ultimately leading to the devastation of the Semine estate and setting the stage for the upcoming quest, For Victory.
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