How To Complete Under the Straw Hat Side Quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (KCD2)

Unlocking "Under the Straw Hat" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Several quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 require reaching Kuttenberg before initiation. However, Kuttenberg unlocks inter-regional travel, opening up new quest opportunities. This guide details completing the "Under the Straw Hat" side quest.

Prerequisites: "Under the Straw Hat" is unlocked through "In Vino Veritas." This quest begins in Kuttenberg. Speak with Casper Rudolf, offering free wine samples on the city's west side. He needs information to improve his wine.

You can either directly question Havel (requiring fine clothing and cleanliness), or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta. To successfully question Havel, select "Germany," "Steinberger," and "It's missing ginger." Return Casper's findings.

Infiltrating the Vineyard:

Casper requests infiltration of the vineyard north of Kuttenberg to investigate the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid trespassing by using the main road. Speak to the recruiter; this triggers "Under the Straw Hat." Continue to find Jerome on a bench. Inform him of your assignment. Jerome details vineyard work.

Vineyard Work and Incense Acquisition:

Work begins the following day. You can either complete assigned tasks (moving sacks, picking thistles) for payment, or directly locate the incense. The incense is in the cellar of the main building. Access requires lockpicking or stealing Jerome's keys; unauthorized entry results in punishment.

Locate the chest in the cellar and acquire the Sulphur Wicks (main objective). Optionally, gather five seedlings for an increased reward. Remember, seedling collection is trespassing, requiring speed.

After completing your tasks (or bypassing them), return to Casper with the wicks and (optionally) seedlings to complete "Under the Straw Hat" and "In Vino Veritas." Proceed to other quests, such as "Master Schindel's Toys."

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