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

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's "Necessary Evil" quest, players face a difficult moral dilemma: siding with Semine or Hashek. This guide outlines the key choices and their consequences.

Quest Walkthrough:

Following the "Back in the Saddle" quest, "Necessary Evil" begins. Von Bergow tasks Hans and Henry with gathering intelligence from Nebakov Fortress and interrogating a prisoner.

Prisoner Interrogation:

Successful interrogation requires passing Speech checks. Options include:

• "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)

Alternatively, torture can be used. The interrogation reveals Semine's involvement with bandits. Reporting to von Bergow, you can choose to expose Semine, leading to an attack on his town, or protect him, shifting the attack to Nebakov.

Attacking Semine or Nebakov:

Attacking Semine initiates a series of complex choices involving Hashek. Choosing Nebakov concludes the quest immediately, avoiding the bloodshed at Semine, but potentially letting Semine escape consequences for his actions. Attacking Semine, however, allows for intervention and potentially mitigating the loss of innocent lives. Staying with the party is crucial; otherwise, Semine's town will be completely destroyed.

Siding with Semine or Hashek:

A conversation with Hashek reveals his thirst for revenge against Semine. The choice is clear:

• "Hashek is right." (Sides with Hashek, resulting in widespread death)
• "Olda deserves a trial." (Sides with Semine, offering a chance for justice)

Siding with Semine, despite his wrongdoing, prevents further bloodshed orchestrated by Hashek's vengeful actions. After confronting Hashek, advising Semine to burn his estate and flee progresses the quest. If you side with Hashek, the entire town perishes. You can also decide Olda's fate.

Reporting to Von Bergow:

Finally, Henry and Hans report to von Bergow. The choice is to remain silent (letting Hans speak diplomatically) or reveal what transpired at Semine. Silence maintains favor with von Bergow, leading to future plans against Nebakov.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the choices in "Necessary Evil," emphasizing the moral complexities and their impact on the game's narrative. Remember, each decision shapes Henry's character arc and the fate of those around him.