Waldensians Walkthrough: Kingdom Come Deliverance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a game that immerses you in the life of Henry, a young blacksmith caught in the turmoil of 15th-century Bohemia. One of the more intricate, optional quests in the game is the Waldensians quest, which involves uncovering a secret religious movement and dealing with the Church's influence over the region. This quest, while optional, offers unique choices and consequences, allowing you to shape Henry's relationship with various factions.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Waldensians quest step-by-step, providing tips and strategies to help you navigate its challenges, along with the possible outcomes of your decisions.

Quest Overview

The Waldensians quest begins after you’ve gained some trust with Hanush in Rattay. He asks for your help in dealing with the Vicar, who is suspected of being involved with a heretical group called the Waldensians. Hanush’s motives are driven by political and religious concerns, and it’s up to you how you handle the situation.

Your goal is to either eliminate the Vicar, uncover the truth about the Waldensians, or help the heretics escape, all while keeping in mind the consequences of your actions for your relationship with the Church and Hanush.

Quest Start Location: Rattay

1. Talk to Hanush in Rattay:
   • You’ll first encounter this quest after speaking with Hanush at the Rattay castle. He informs you that he’s worried about the Vicar’s involvement with heretics and asks you to investigate and deal with the situation.
   • Hanush directs you to Uzhitz, where you’ll need to find the Vicar and gather information.

Step 1: Investigating the Vicar in Uzhitz

2. Go to Uzhitz:

   • The Vicar can be found at the Uzhitz Church, located in the northeast of the map. He is typically in the church during the day, but you may also encounter him elsewhere in town.

3. Investigate the Church:

   • Enter the church and speak with the Vicar. He will be evasive at first, but you can find clues that suggest he might be involved with the Waldensians, a religious sect considered heretical by the Catholic Church.
   • During your conversation with the Vicar, he will reveal that he’s been in contact with the Waldensians, but he doesn’t come out directly admitting to any serious involvement. This is your cue to investigate further.

4. Reading the Heretic’s Notes:

   • To proceed, you need the ability to read. If you haven’t already, make sure you’ve learned how to read, as some important documents that will help you progress are written in Latin and need to be deciphered.
   • Upon speaking with the Vicar, he will provide you with notes related to the heretic group. These notes contain critical information that will guide you further in the quest.

Step 2: Following the Clues to the Heretics

5. Follow the Clues to the Meeting Point:

   • You’ll need to track down the Waldensians based on the clues from the notes. The location is marked on your map, but here are the key details:
     • The meeting point is located northeast of Uzhitz, where the river becomes a small lake. Follow the river in the northeastern direction, and you’ll eventually spot a clearing in the forest.
     • In this clearing, you’ll find a tree stump altar with a cross placed on it. This is a key piece of evidence.

6. Return the Cross to Uzhitz:

   • With the cross in your possession, head back to Uzhitz and speak with the villagers. They will point you to Father Godwin, who will recognize the cross and tell you that it belongs to Farmer Bauer.

Step 3: The Farmer’s Involvement

7. Investigating Farmer Bauer:

   • Farmer Bauer’s property is marked on your map. It is located to the southeast of Uzhitz. The entire property is a private area, so be cautious when approaching.
   • To gather more information, you’ll need to visit Bauer’s house in the evening, as the heretics meet there under cover of darkness.

8. Climbing into the Attic:

   • Once you’re on Bauer’s property, look for a ladder leading to the loft of the house. Climb up into the attic and wait until around 9:30 PM to listen in on a conversation between the farmer and the heretics.

9. Gathering the Information:

   • You will overhear the conversation, which will confirm Bauer’s involvement with the Waldensians. This provides you with crucial evidence needed to decide your next move.

Step 4: Decision Time – What to Do Next

Once you’ve gathered all the information, you’ll need to decide what to do next. There are a few different ways to proceed:

Option 1: Report to the Vicar

• Speak to the Vicar: If you decide to side with the Church, you can return to the Vicar and tell him about what you’ve discovered. You’ll be rewarded with 325 groschen, and your favor with the Church will increase. Hanush will be satisfied with your work, and the Vicar will be removed from his post.
• Outcome: This is the “safe” option for players who want to maintain good relations with the Church and Hanush. However, the Waldensians will suffer as a result.

Option 2: Help the Heretics Escape

• Talk to Father Godwin: If you choose to defy the Church and help the Waldensians, you can talk to Father Godwin. He will ask you to convince the people involved to flee before they are caught.
• Convince Farmer Bauer: To succeed in persuading Bauer and the others to leave, you’ll need a high Speech skill—at least level 13. If you have this skill, you can successfully convince the farmer to flee with the heretics.
• Outcome: If you manage to convince them to leave, the heretics will escape, but you risk angering Hanush and the Church. You may also face consequences for aiding heretics.

Option 3: Kill the Vicar

• Option to Kill the Vicar: If you want to take a more drastic approach, you can decide to kill the Vicar instead of reporting him. This is a more violent solution, and Hanush won’t be pleased if you choose this option. You can do this by sneaking into the church or waiting until nighttime to ambush the Vicar.
• Outcome: This is the most extreme solution, and it will negatively affect your relationship with Hanush, though it may be satisfying for players who prefer a more direct approach.

Conclusion: The Consequences of Your Actions

The Waldensians quest offers multiple paths and choices, each with different consequences for your relationships with the Church and Hanush. You can decide to report the Vicar, help the heretics escape, or even resort to violence, but remember that the decisions you make in Kingdom Come: Deliverance carry weight. Your actions will have ripple effects that can influence future quests and interactions with key characters.

Ultimately, how you resolve the Waldensians quest depends on the kind of person you want Henry to be: a devout servant of the Church, a protector of the oppressed, or someone willing to resort to violence for a cause.

Happy questing!