"Guide to Finishing For Whom the Bell Tolls in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2"

Completing the main quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* can be quite the nerve-wracking experience, especially with the added pressure of sneaking around unfamiliar areas under a strict time limit. Here's a detailed walkthrough to help you navigate this crucial mission successfully, ensuring you save Hans before the clock runs out.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - For Whom the Bell Tolls Walkthrough

The quest "For Whom the Bell Tolls" begins immediately after you finish "Wedding Crashers." You find yourself imprisoned in Trosky with Hans, who faces execution once the bell tolls 12 times. Fortunately, Henry is assigned to labor around the castle instead of staying in prison, providing a small window to devise a rescue plan for Hans.

Hauling Sacks

Your first task is to haul sacks to a shed, an essential step in the quest. Locate the wagon, take a sack, and carry it to the shed adjacent to the fenced area. Drop the sack inside and repeat the process until you've met the objective's requirements.

Help the Blacksmith

Next, you're instructed to assist the blacksmith, who reluctantly asks you to forge a horseshoe. Head through the archway opposite the blacksmith to reach the forge area. Gather the necessary materials and craft the horseshoe. Once done, return to the blacksmith for his approval, then proceed to the stables along the path you used for hauling sacks to deliver the horseshoe.

Help Fanka the Cook

With the horseshoe delivered, it's time to focus on helping Hans. Return to the forge and pick up a lockpick from the red pot on the shelves. Engage with Fanka, the cook, standing nearby. By offering your assistance, you gain access to the noble's kitchen. Accompany Fanka to the kitchen; while you don't need to lockpick it for her, doing so can boost your reputation and secure future access to food.

Speak with the Chamberlain

Upon entering the kitchen, you'll notice the chamberlain in distress. Converse with him and attempt to persuade him to allow you to brew a Digestive Potion. Success grants you access to the surgeon's workshop, while failure requires you to sneak in.

Make Fever Tonicum

If the chamberlain remains unconvinced, you'll need to use kitchen food to distract the guard and sneak into the workshop. If he agrees, you're granted direct access. Head to the non-noble kitchen via the stairs across from the forge. If sneaking, bribe the guard with food to clear your path. Ascend several flights of stairs until you reach a hall with two doors; the right door leads to the surgeon's workshop. Here, craft the Fever Tonicum and, if applicable, a Digestive Potion using the chest's ingredients.

Cure Thomas

Should you have helped the chamberlain, deliver the Digestive Potion to him, which will secure your access to Thomas' room. If sneaking, prepare for one final route. Return to the noble's kitchen, ascend the stairs, and remain crouched to avoid detection. As you approach a staircase guarded by a soldier, toss a pebble to divert his attention, then sneak past him to reach Thomas' room. Inside, hand the Fever Tonicum to Adele, Thomas' sister, triggering the quest's concluding cutscene.

Successfully completing "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* before the 12 bells toll enhances your reputation. Even if you don't make it in time, the quest's outcome remains the same, ensuring you can move forward in your journey.