Some quests in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* require you to reach Kuttenberg before you can embark on them. Once you arrive, you're free to travel between regions and explore new areas. Here's a detailed guide on how to complete the “Under the Straw Hat” quest in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
How to Unlock ‘Under the Straw Hat’ in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
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Before diving into “Under the Straw Hat,” you'll need to kick off the “In Vino Veritas” side quest, which is set in Kuttenberg. Upon arrival, head to the west side of the city where Casper Rudolf is offering free wine samples. He's looking for information to enhance his wine.
You have two paths to gather the necessary wine knowledge: you can directly approach Havel and impress him with your wine expertise, or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta and study it. If you choose to meet Havel directly, ensure you're dressed in fancy attire and are clean. When conversing with Havel, select “Germany,” “Steinberger,” and “It’s missing ginger” as your responses to extract the information you need. Once you've gathered the intel, return to Casper and share your findings.
Access the Vineyard
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Next, Casper will task you with infiltrating the vineyard north of Kuttenberg to learn more about the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid wandering into the fields to prevent trespassing charges. Instead, follow the main road into the vineyard and speak with the recruiter, who will initiate the “Under the Straw Hat” side quest. Continue along the road, passing a guard as you enter the estate area, until you find Jerome sitting on a bench.
When you approach Jerome, inform him that you've been instructed to report there. He'll provide you with details about working at the vineyard.
Working at the Vineyard
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Your job at the vineyard begins the following day. After a night's rest, return to the vineyard in the morning. To earn your pay, you'll need to move sacks to their designated spots and harvest plants like Thistle around the vines. Alternatively, you can skip the work and head straight for the secret incense.
The incense is located in the wine cellar, accessible from the main building where you met Jerome. Be cautious, as these areas are off-limits even to workers, and getting caught will result in punishment. To enter the cellar, you'll need either a lockpick or to steal the keys from Jerome.
In the cellar, locate a chest and take all the Sulphur Wicks inside to complete the main objective. For an additional reward, you can also collect seedlings for Casper. From the main building's entrance, head straight across to find the seedlings. Remember, this is another trespassing area, so be swift in picking up five seedlings and exiting.
If you choose to work, report to Jerome at the end of the day to collect your pay. Otherwise, return to Casper with the wicks and, if applicable, the seedlings.
By following these steps, you'll successfully complete both “Under the Straw Hat” and “In Vino Veritas” in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. From here, you can proceed to other side quests like “Master Schindel’s Toys.”
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
