Stealth is a powerful tool in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, and it's essential for completing certain quests like "Storm." This quest is crucial as it transitions you from the Trosky Region to the Kuttenberg Region, wrapping up major storylines. You'll find yourself at a disadvantage, without your usual gear and suffering from lowered health and stamina due to torture. Stealth becomes not just a strategy, but a necessity.
How to Start 'Storm' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Embarking on "Storm" introduces you to a scenario where you're unarmed and vulnerable. The quest begins with you escaping from prison, thanks to Katherine. You can scavenge some basic gear from the guards she's dealt with, including her dagger, which is crucial for stealth kills. Your first task is to ascend to the top of the Crone in Trosky, where you'll need to navigate past guards using stealth and distractions to avoid confrontation.
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At the summit, you'll confront Istvan Toth. Given your weakened state, you might opt for a less honorable approach to ensure survival. After dealing with Toth, search the area to reclaim your belongings and gather important documents.
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How to Escape Trosky in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Once you've handled Toth and retrieved your gear, head back to the dungeon to regroup with your allies. They'll guide you through the tunnels, making this part of the quest straightforward and manageable.
How to Sneak Through the Hills in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The real challenge in "Storm" comes when you need to navigate the hills. Keeping your conspicuousness low is vital to avoid detection by patrolling guards. Your compromised stats from the torture make stealth kills and knockouts more difficult, so patience and careful planning are key.
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Take the path to the right and follow it uphill to a larger, more guarded route. Your goal is to reach Mika, who has been captured. Sneak up on the guard, eliminate him silently, and free Mika to receive further directions.
How to Finish 'Storm' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
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The final stretch of "Storm" involves a long journey of stealth. Follow the locations marked on your map according to Mika's instructions. Head east and southeast to reach the main road in Apollonia, then proceed south, staying hidden in the bushes. You'll need to cover roughly half of the marked area on the map to trigger the ending cutscene. Use stones to distract guards and slip past them unnoticed. Once the cutscene plays, your part in "Storm" concludes, and you'll move on to the Kuttenberg Region.
"Storm" stands out as a quest where stealth is not just an option but a requirement. Having previously leveled up your stealth skills and acquired related perks will significantly aid in completing this challenging mission.
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*