In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the main quest titled Dancing with the Devil sees Henry and his coalition venture into Maleshov seeking to confront Lord Von Bergow. This mission is rich in intense combat and pivotal decision-making, which significantly influences the course of the events.
Preparation is key for this quest; equipping yourself with the finest weapons and armor is essential. Taking on Dancing with the Devil without proper gear could elevate the difficulty level unnecessarily.
Strategizing for Maleshov
To initiate the Dancing with the Devil quest, fast-travel to Devil’s Den and converse with Zizka to assemble your allies.
In this gathering, plans are laid out to breach Maleshov through the use of the Finger of God, enabling them to demolish the fortress walls.
As night falls, the scene transitions to the group positioned outside Maleshov. Here, the Dry Devil proposes an unanticipated and destructive strategy: to incinerate the village, jeopardizing innocent lives.
You have the option to either support this drastic action or convince him to proceed with a stealthy approach instead.My recommendation would be to go ahead with burning the village, as it simplifies one aspect of the quest significantly. However, I will explain both potential outcomes below.
- Agree to burn the village: Choose “Yes. The trap must be sprung.”
- Reject the idea of burning the village: Choose “No! I won’t murder the innocent.”
Agreeing to Burn Down the Village
Should you comply with the Dry Devil’s wishes and ignite the village, Henry and his team charge in, engaging and eliminating the soldiers they encounter.
During this fray, you can also interact with any civilian present, urging them to escape the chaos.
Once the enemy soldiers have been dispatched, find cover behind a nearby shed and wait for Zizka’s signal to go after the reinforcements.
Remain hidden for a few moments until you observe a group of soldiers passing by, then seize the moment to ambush them.
Opting Out of Burning the Village
On the other hand, if you decide against the village’s destruction, be prepared for a challenge: the Dry Devil will demand a duel. If you lose, plans for destruction will proceed, leaving Henry no choice but to comply. Conversely, a victory allows you to persuade the group to pursue a more covert infiltration of Maleshov.
Bear in mind that this choice will render the upcoming stages of the quest considerably more difficult. Regardless of your chosen approach for entering Maleshov, the immediate task is to access the main gate.
Gaining Access to the Gate
If you choose to burn the village, this portion will be significantly easier, as many guards will be preoccupied dealing with the fire, leaving the gate largely unguarded. Conversely, rejecting the burning plan will mean facing a greater number of guards.
Your goal is to open the first gate to let Zizka and his men into the fortress where they can aid in the overarching battle.
First, accompany your allies to Maleshov’s outer wall, where one will set up a ladder.Climb the ladder to access the interior of Maleshov.
The gate to be opened is on the eastern side of this area, identical to the one you navigated during the “Taking French Leave”quest earlier in the game.
Utilize a pebble to distract the soldiers away from the gate, allowing you to slip in unnoticed and unlock it. If not, you may have to confront soldiers without Zizka’s assistance.
Dominating Maleshov
Once you and Zizka’s forces successfully breach Maleshov, your task is to eliminate the remaining enemy forces. This section may appear daunting due to the number of adversaries present. However, engaging enemies while they are distracted by your allies makes victories much easier.
After vanquishing the foes, be cautious, as enemy archers will begin to rain arrows upon you.Seek cover behind a wagon and remain there for a short while until a cutscene unveils, showcasing your allies launching the Finger of God at the Maleshov tower.
Your final objective is to rush into Maleshov’s main courtyard and confront the enemy soldiers stationed there.
As before, capitalize on your capability to defeat enemies that are momentarily preoccupied by your allies’ attacks.After clearing the area, approach Zizka and Hans to discuss the ensuing steps.
Interacting with Lord Von Bergow
In the concluding moments of the Dancing with the Devil quest, Hans, Zizka, and the Dry Devil engage Lord Von Bergow, who has taken refuge in the upper level of the tower. Surprisingly, he is holding Rosa Ruthard captive.
Initially, the objective was to incinerate the tower, but this approach is no longer viable, as the safety of Rosa—an innocent—becomes a priority.
During the dialogue with Lord Von Bergow, you have two approaches: you can attempt to negotiate for his peaceful surrender along with Rosa by selecting the “Let’s make a deal”option, or you can storm the tower, defeat the guarding soldiers, and rescue Rosa by opting for “I’ll rescue Rosa.”
Regardless of your decision, the outcome will lead to Bergow’s emergence with Rosa, surrendering in the process. After testing various dialogue options, it appears that destroying the tower remains off the table.
Once Bergow is in custody, your journey through Dancing with the Devil comes to a close, allowing you the freedom to explore the open world until you’re ready to embark on the subsequent quest, Oratores.
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