Necessary Evil Choice Guide KCD2 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Semine or Hashek
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In Necessary Evil, you must choose between Burgrave Hashek and Olda Semine. Your decision will determine who lives, who dies, and how von Bergow views you. This guide breaks down the choices and their consequences. Here’s some info on who you can side with and what happens in KCD2.
Option 1: Side with Hashek (Semine’s Estate Burns)
Keeps von Bergow’s trust.
Simple and direct—no need to lie.
Semine’s estate is destroyed, and everyone there dies.
No chance to learn more about Istvan Toth.
What Happens:
Hashek leads an attack on Semine’s estate.
Things escalate, and Semine’s men are wiped out.
The estate is burned down, leaving no survivors.
Von Bergow remains pleased with you.
Best for:
Players who want a combat-heavy and straightforward choice.
Those who prefer to follow orders without complications.
Anyone who doesn’t mind eliminating potential enemies.
Option 2: Side with Semine (Fight Against Hashek’s Soldiers)
Saves Semine and his people.
Uncovers more about Istvan Toth and his plans.
Requires fighting Hashek’s men and lying to von Bergow.
What Happens:
When Hashek orders the attack, you intervene.
You must fight against Hashek’s soldiers to protect Semine.
Semine’s people agree to burn their estate and flee.
You return to von Bergow and must lie to cover for Semine.
Best for:
Players who want a morally "good" outcome.
Those interested in gathering more information on Istvan Toth.
Players who don’t mind lying to von Bergow for the greater good.
Option 3: Attack Nebakov Instead (Avoid the Semine Conflict)
No unnecessary bloodshed.
Avoids the moral dilemma of choosing sides.
Skips the Semine battle entirely.
What Happens:
When reporting to von Bergow, do not mention Semine’s involvement.
Instead, redirect the attack to Nebakov Fortress.
The Semine estate conflict never happens.
Best for:
Players who want to stay neutral and avoid messy politics.
Those who prefer a cleaner, more direct path.
Players who just want to move forward in the story without distractions.
Which Choice is Best?
If you want to stay loyal to von Bergow, side with Hashek and destroy Semine’s estate.
If you want to protect the innocent, side with Semine and fight against Hashek’s soldiers.
If you want to avoid the conflict entirely, redirect the attack to Nebakov.
Each choice shapes Henry’s reputation and relationships going forward. Choose carefully, as the consequences will follow you through the rest of the game.
