If you've pre-ordered the game, you'll unlock an exclusive quest with fantastic rewards. Here's your complete guide to starting and finishing The Lion's Crest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
How to Begin The Lion's Crest Quest
Right after completing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's tutorial and entering the open world, find scribe Gaibl in Troskowitz to initiate The Lion's Crest. He'll present you with a cryptic poem and the blueprint for Brunswick's polearm. You'll need to gather crafting materials before forging this powerful weapon at any blacksmith.
Cracking the Riddle's Code
Here's that puzzling poem again:
"Take your leave of crone and maiden, standing tall behind the gates, boldly go towards true midnight, in caverns cold your prize awaits. Pass through the hall of forest kings, hidden deep from hunters' gaze, standing tall two guards of stone, behind who yearned for treasure lays. Between then stands a mighty rock, a subtle niche yet deeper still, a place to give one's heart to God, behold my armour gleaming still."
The solution lies in Trosky Castle's Crone and Maiden Towers. Exit through the northern gates and trek into the forested area beyond.
Follow the winding forest path while scanning the left side for rocky formations. Hidden crevices here conceal a secret passage to a cave chapel. Inspect the cross-mounted rock to claim the first piece of Brunswick's Armor plus two treasure maps for continuing your adventure.
First Treasure Location
The western path from the chapel leads to a crossroads. Venture north into wolf territory - your prize hangs in a cloth bag among the trees above the den.
Second Treasure Site
Journey to Vidlak Pond's outpost and circle behind the fishermen's dwellings. Scour the cliffside rock formations to discover a chest beside another religious marker.
Third Treasure Hunt
Travel to Zhelejov and move past the tavern. After crossing two bridges toward Tachov, spot a riverside trail. Follow it uphill to a prominent tree where skeletal remains and your next armor piece await.
Final Treasure Reward
Between Nomads' Camp and Bozhena's Hut lies one last hill. Search for the characteristic rocky outcrop topped with a cross to complete Brunswick's legendary armor set.
With this walkthrough, you're now equipped to conquer The Lion's Crest pre-order quest. For more Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 insights, check our guides on romantic pursuits and essential perk selections.
