In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the game is enriched with a variety of optional side quests and tasks that are rewarding to complete. One such quest, The Axe From the Lake, offers players unique rewards and an engaging storyline. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this quest.
To embark on The Axe From the Lake quest, make your way to the tavern in Tachov. There, you'll find an NPC named Zdenyek the Mouth. Engage in conversation with him and choose the option to hear something informative. He'll share intriguing details about a legendary axe submerged in a lake, setting you off on this adventure.
Before setting out, ensure you have a spade with you, as you'll need it to dig up a grave. Spades can be found in graveyards or purchased from general traders in settlements. Follow your objective marker, which will lead you to a large area. Start at the pier facing the water, then head north along the road until you spot an undamaged tree. Henry will comment on it, guiding you further. Continue until you reach a large rock, where Henry will make another remark.
Keep following the path until you encounter a gravesite in front of a tree. Use your spade to dig up the grave, where you'll uncover:
With the Broken Axe in hand, your next step is to repair it. Head to the blacksmith Radovan in Tachov and request his services to fix the axe. Be prepared to provide him with a Fastening Material and pay 699.5 groschen. You can also purchase the Fastening Material from Radovan if you don't have it.
Once repaired, the Broken Axe transforms into the Adorned Axe. To complete the quest, return to Zdenyek the Mouth and inform him of your success. You can then keep the Adorned Axe for use in combat.
And there you have it, a step-by-step guide on how to complete The Axe From the Lake in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including how to treat the wounded in Finger of God and a breakdown of all romance options, be sure to visit The Escapist.