Guide to Completing the Under the Straw Hat Side Quest in KCD2

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, some quests, including the "Under the Straw Hat" quest, can only be initiated after you reach Kuttenberg. Once you're there, you can freely move between regions, opening up new adventures and challenges. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock and complete the "Under the Straw Hat" quest.

How to Unlock ‘Under the Straw Hat’ in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Before you can embark on "Under the Straw Hat," you must first complete the "In Vino Veritas" side quest, which is set in Kuttenberg. Upon arrival, locate Casper Rudolf on the west side of the city, where he's offering free wine samples. Casper is looking to improve his wine and needs your help to gather information.

You have two options to proceed: directly approach Havel with your wine knowledge, or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta to enhance your understanding of wine. If you choose to meet Havel immediately, ensure you're dressed in fine attire and well-groomed, as he won't entertain you otherwise. During your conversation with Havel, select "Germany," "Steinberger," and "It’s missing ginger" to gain the necessary information. Return to Casper and share your findings.

Access the Vineyard

Next, Casper tasks you with infiltrating the vineyard north of Kuttenberg to learn more about the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid wandering into the fields, as it constitutes trespassing. Instead, follow the main road to the vineyard and speak to the recruiter, who will introduce you to the "Under the Straw Hat" quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Continue along the road past a guard into the estate area until you find Jerome on a bench. Inform Jerome that you've been instructed to report there, and he'll brief you on vineyard work.

Working at the Vineyard

Your job at the vineyard starts the following day. Return in the morning to begin your tasks. To earn wages, you'll need to move sacks to their designated spots and pick plants like Thistle around the vines. However, if you're solely focused on the quest, head straight to the wine cellar to find the secret incense.

The cellar is located in the main building, downstairs from where you met Jerome. Be cautious, as these areas are restricted even to workers, and getting caught can lead to punishment. To enter the cellar, you'll need either a lockpick or to steal the keys from Jerome.

Locate a chest in the cellar and take all the Sulphur Wicks inside to complete the main objective. Additionally, you can collect seedlings for Casper to boost your reward. From the cellar entrance, head straight across the building to find the seedlings. Remember, this is trespassing, so you must act swiftly to gather five seedlings and exit.

If you choose to work, meet Jerome at the end of the day to collect your pay. Otherwise, return to Casper with the wicks and, if applicable, the seedlings.

By completing these steps, you'll successfully finish both "Under the Straw Hat" and "In Vino Veritas" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. You can then move on to other side quests like "Master Schindel's Toys."

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*