In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, diving into the optional side quests like "The Axe From the Lake" can enrich your gaming experience with unique rewards and engaging storylines. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully complete this intriguing quest.

How to Start "The Axe From the Lake" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*

If you're yet to embark on this quest, head to the bustling tavern in Tachov and seek out Zdenyek the Mouth. Engage him in conversation and prompt him to share something informative. He'll regale you with tales of a legendary axe submerged in a lake, setting you off on your quest.

How to Find the Axe From the Lake

Before setting out, ensure you're equipped with a spade, essential for digging up a grave during the quest. Spades can be found in graveyards or purchased from general traders in settlements. Once prepared, follow your objective marker to a vast area, and proceed to the pier facing the water. From there, travel north along the road until you spot an undamaged tree, which Henry will comment on. Continue along the path until you reach a large rock, prompting another remark from Henry.

Persist on the path until you encounter a gravesite before a tree. Use your spade to excavate the grave, uncovering valuable items including a Gemstone, Silver Ring, five Marigolds, and the crucial Broken Axe.

Repairing the Axe

With the Broken Axe in hand, your next destination is the blacksmith Radovan in Tachov. Request his services to repair the axe, providing him with a Fastening Material and 699.5 groschen. Fastening Materials can be procured from Radovan himself if needed. Once repaired, the Broken Axe transforms into the formidable Adorned Axe. Conclude the quest by returning to Zdenyek the Mouth and showcasing your restored treasure.

Upon completing "The Axe From the Lake," you can wield the Adorned Axe in combat, adding a powerful weapon to your arsenal.

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