Lost Honour – A Comprehensive Guide for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The quest Lost Honour presents an intricate challenge for players in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, taking them on a journey through the captivating landscape of Kuttenberg. To succeed, players will need to tap into their combat skills and strategic thinking to navigate through this challenging secondary quest and ultimately earn their rewards.
This guide provides detailed insights on avenging Sir Jezhek and assisting the villagers while defeating the formidable Zavish of Garbow. Let’s begin with understanding how to trigger this compelling quest.
Initiating the Lost Honour Quest
The Lost Honour quest commences through a unique random encounter found between key fast travel nodes in Kuttenberg, specifically from Mizkowitz to Kuttenberg and Grund to Bohunowitz. During your travels, be prepared to meet an NPC who approaches with a statement such as “A ragged kind man approaches you.”Typically, this individual can be seen spawning east of Opatowitz and southwest of Horschan. Engage him in conversation, as he will be attempting a rather polite ambush.
Exercise caution in your responses; a poor choice can lead to hostility, obliging you to defend yourself. Strive for a diplomatic approach until the option to assist him arises, prompting you to offer to recover his stolen armor and horse.
Retrieving Sir Jezhek’s Armor and Horse
To reclaim Sir Jezhek’s possessions, players can either opt for a stealthy approach or engage in direct conflict. A stealth option would involve stealing the items, breaching the truce at Segismund’s camp, or challenging Zavish of Garbow to a duel to recover the armor and horse honorably.
If players choose to steal, they will find Sir Jezhek’s armor marked by a Raven Crest on yellow fields next to a chest in Zavish’s tent. This chest is secured with a Hard Lock; players can alternatively pickpocket Zavish for the key while he sleeps. However, this method tarnishes Sir Jezhek’s honor and incurs a reputation penalty.
Locating Zavish of Garbow
Zavish can be found centrally located within Segismund’s Camp, near the kitchen area, surrounded by mercenary tents. His coat of arms features an eagle against a green and red backdrop. Wander near the tents until prompted with an indication to focus on the heraldry. Enter the tent area and approach Zavish, who is generally seated at a table.
Remember, this is a restricted zone—quickly approach Zavish and attempt to persuade him to return Sir Jezhek’s belongings. Expect resistance as Zavish will argue that he has won Sir Jezhek’s treasures fairly in battle. Players must decide whether to challenge his honor, leading to a duel, or attempt to engage directly and argue for a legitimate challenge.
Once the duel is proposed, prepare for combat with a solid set of armor, three varying weapons, and a wager of at least 300 Groschen.
Defeating Zavish of Garbow
Confronting Zavish is a formidable task. He is a seasoned warrior, recognized as a champion in numerous tournaments. Players should prepare the following weaponry:
- A Polearm (Brunswick’s Poleaxe is optimal)
- A One-Handed Weapon paired with a Shield (e.g., Sword of Sir Valentine and Knight Shield)
- A Longsword (ideally, Reforged Radzig Kobyla’s Sword)
Equipping full plate armor significantly increases your chances of survival. Prepare consumables such as Artemisia, Buck’s Blood, Painkiller Tonic, and Aqua Vitalis. Ensure Henry is in peak condition—avoid any penalties to stamina, as the duel will demand quick reflexes and strategic stamina management.
Winning the First Round of Combat
The opening round is often the toughest, primarily due to the challenges associated with handling polearms effectively. If players possess a durable Billhook or Pike, they might face quick degradation. Zavish’s polearm, however, is sturdier, leading to potential difficulties in managing this initial encounter.
For a competitive advantage, corner Zavish and maintain composure. Focus on timing your strikes and prioritize dodging over blocking to preserve polearm durability. Players with a Polearm Skill above 10 should consider the Hardwood Perk to enhance weapon longevity.
Continuously push Zavish backward while landing strikes. If equipped with superior armor quality, Henry will withstand more damage, enhancing endurance over multiple confrontations. Upon winning the first round, the Herald will acknowledge Henry’s prowess and allow time for healing; speak with the Bath House Maid to address any injuries before proceeding.
Winning the Second Round of Combat
The second round will see the introduction of Sword & Shield, Axe & Shield, or Mace & Shield based on player preference. Opting for a sword allows for quicker combos; maces, while slower, can dismantle armor, and axes strike a balance in terms of speed and damage. Pay attention to Zavish’s use of an axe, ensuring Henry’s shield is in top condition.
Speed and strategic parrying are paramount in this duel. Zavish’s fighting prowess exceeds that of typical adversaries, requiring players to demonstrate skill and agility. Utilize feints, precise counters, and Master Strikes to breach his defense and land hits, before retreating to regain composure.
Caution is key; aggressive advances can lead to a punishing counterattack from Zavish. Wait for the concluding upward strike of his combo to deliver a Master Strike from below, effectively breaking his offensive. Repeat this process until Zavish concedes.
Winning the Third Round of Combat
Prepare for the final round by healing and equipping Henry with his Longsword. This last duel is a classic Knight’s combat featuring Longswords, with Zavish wielding a Duelling Sword that inflicts significant damage. Players equipped with Sir Radzig’s sword will find it easier to counter Zavish’s tactics.
This round presents new challenges, as Zavish’s Longsword techniques far surpass those of lesser adversaries. React quickly to his unforgiving combos, ensure a timely response during his flurries, and capitalize on positions where he is exposed to connected counterattacks.
Feints can be advantageous, but beware of depleting Henry’s stamina. A lapse in stamina will quickly lead to defeat. Successful players will ensure they maintain ample resources during this encounter.
Identifying Sir Jazhek’s Armor and Horse
After achieving victory over Lord Zavish of Garbow, he will concede and present Henry with a key to his personal chest, which contains pieces of Sir Jazhek’s armor along with a display of the Brigandine.
However, be cautious of nearby items that may not be part of the agreement, as taking them can result in complications.
Sir Jazhek’s horse, Gringolet, can be found in a stable at the far end of Segismund’s camp. It’s easily identifiable by its Yellow Caftan adorned with a Black Raven. Expect some initial resistance from Gringolet as he may attempt to throw Henry off, requiring players to develop Horsemanship skills to calm him—with 2 to 5 attempts being common.
Concluding Lost Honour
Upon reaching the designated location, guide Gringolet to the Stables at the Tavern and secure him before engaging with Sir Jazhek. Although players might consider deceiving him regarding his armor to keep it, the effort is futile as it can easily be replaced with superior equipment available in Kuttenberg.
While recounting the heroic tale of rescuing his honor, players will earn commendation and rewards, which include the esteemed Lord of Holohlavy Heater Shield, along with the coveted Jezhek’s Spurs (+7 to Charisma), and a monetary reward of 500 Groschen, provided they managed to achieve victory in all round bouts against Zavish.
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