Should You Side With Semine or Hashek in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? (Necessary Evil Quest Guide Best Outcome)

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the main story quest "Necessary Evil" presents players with some of the game's toughest moral dilemmas. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the quest, including whether to side with Semine or Hashek, and other crucial decisions you'll face along the way.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Necessary Evil Quest Walkthrough

After completing the "Back in the Saddle" quest, you'll unlock "Necessary Evil." In this quest, von Bergow assigns Hans and Henry the task of gathering intelligence from Nebakov Fortress and interrogating a prisoner. The information you gather during this interrogation will influence whether von Bergow targets Semine or Nebakov Fortress. This walkthrough will focus on the path leading to Semine, where the moral decisions are most challenging.

Prisoner Interrogation Answers

During the interrogation, you'll need to pass several Speech checks. You can either use intimidation or resort to torture to extract the necessary information. Here are the Speech options and their requirements:

• “We’ll put in a good word for you.” (20 Impression)
• “Istvan and I are old acquaintances.” (20 Impression)
• “Otherwise, it’ll end badly for you.” (17 Intimidation)

Once the interrogation concludes, you'll uncover details about the bandit leader and Semine's involvement. When reporting back to von Bergow, you can either inform him that Young Semine is collaborating with the bandits, prompting an attack on the town, or claim that no one assisted the bandits, which will shift the focus to Nebakov.

Should You Attack Semine or Nebakov?

Opting to attack Semine means you'll need to ride with the party and face tougher decisions involving Hashek. Choosing to attack Nebakov instead will see von Bergow handle the bandits there, concluding the quest immediately. This choice might appeal to those wishing to avoid the bloodshed in Semine. However, morally, letting Semine off the hook is problematic given his role in the deaths of many innocents. I personally chose to attack Semine, feeling it was the just course despite my earlier interactions with the townsfolk.

Remember, if you decide to attack Semine, you must ride with the party to prevent the entire town from being massacred. Accompanying them provides an opportunity to influence the outcome in Semine's favor.

Should You Side With Semine or Hashek?

Before setting out, a conversation with Hashek reveals his thirst for vengeance against Semine, hinting at his preference for a violent resolution. Upon arrival at Semine, you'll need to choose between siding with Semine or Hashek. To support Hashek, select the dialogue option “Hashek is right.” To support Semine, choose “Olda deserves a trial.”

I recommend siding with Semine. Although he was wrong to aid the bandits, Hashek's approach would result in more innocent deaths. If you're playing Henry as a morally upright character, siding with Semine aligns with his values. After defeating Hashek, advise the Semines to burn their estate and flee to advance the quest.

Choosing Hashek's side leads to the death of everyone in town, and you can also decide Olda's fate in the tower.

Should You Tell von Bergow or Let Hans Talk?

The quest's final stage involves reporting back to von Bergow with Hans. You can either remain silent and let Hans handle the diplomacy, or speak up about the events at Semine. Letting Hans do the talking is advisable, as he excels at diplomacy, ensuring you both remain in von Bergow's favor. This leads von Bergow to plan his next move against Nebakov.

That wraps up the key choices in the "Necessary Evil" quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For further guidance on the game, including romance options and where to find Goatskin, be sure to check out The Escapist.