Complete KCD2's Under the Straw Hat Side Quest Guide

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, certain quests become available only after reaching Kuttenberg. Once you're there, you can freely travel between regions, opening up new adventures. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the "Under the Straw Hat" quest:

How to Unlock 'Under the Straw Hat' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Before diving into "Under the Straw Hat," you must first initiate the "In Vino Veritas" side quest in Kuttenberg. Upon arrival, locate Casper Rudolf on the west side of the city, where he's offering free wine samples. He seeks your help to gather information to enhance his wine.

You have two paths to proceed: you can directly approach Havel to impress him with your wine knowledge, or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta and study it to boost your wine expertise. If you choose to meet Havel directly, ensure you're dressed in fancy attire and well-groomed. During the conversation, select "Germany," "Steinberger," and "It's missing ginger" to successfully extract the information from him. Return to Casper and relay what you've learned.

Access the Vineyard

Next, Casper tasks you with infiltrating a vineyard north of Kuttenberg to gather details about the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid trespassing by sticking to the main road into the vineyard. Speak with the recruiter, who will assign you the "Under the Straw Hat" quest. Continue along the road, pass a guard, and locate Jerome on a bench. Inform him you've been instructed to report there, and he'll brief you on your vineyard duties.

Working at the Vineyard

Your job at the vineyard begins the following day. After spending the night at an inn or elsewhere, return to the vineyard in the morning. To earn a wage, you'll need to move sacks to their designated spots and collect plants like Thistle around the vines. However, if your sole focus is on the secret incense, head to the wine cellar in the main building, accessible downstairs from where you met Jerome. Accessing the cellar requires either a lockpick or stealing Jerome's keys.

In the cellar, locate a chest and take all the Sulphur Wicks inside to complete the main objective. For an enhanced reward, consider also grabbing seedlings for Casper. From the entrance of the main building, go straight to the opposite door to find the seedlings. Remember, this area is off-limits, so act swiftly to collect five seedlings and exit.

If you choose to work, report to Jerome at the end of the day to collect your pay. Alternatively, return to Casper with the wicks and possibly the seedlings to complete both "Under the Straw Hat" and "In Vino Veritas" quests in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. From there, you can explore other side quests, such as "Master Schindel's Toys."

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*