As an esteemed pre-orderer ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you’re in for a treat – the exclusive Lion’s Crest bonus quest. This mission involves various challenges, from solving a riddle to locating hidden armor. We’ll show you how to complete this quest, earning you the legendary Lion’s Crest.

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How to start Lion’s Crest bonus quest in KCD2

you may start the Lion’s Crest bonus questafter you’ve completed the tutorial phase in Troskowitz. Once you’re allowed to free roam, open your map to locate thepurple-colored quill iconfor the mission.

Upon reaching the quest waypoint,you’ll meet Scribe Gailblinside the building. He’ll regale you with the legends of the Brunswick armor and a riddle on how to find it. After talking to him, he’ll reward you with a Brunswick Poleaxe Sketch. This sketch, requiring one fastening material, three iron, and one Frankfurt steel, is not essential for the mission, but it’s a worthy addition to your arsenal if you’re in need of a new weapon.

Wearing the Brunswick armor

Before embarking on your adventure, ensure you’re well-equipped.Acquire a Spadefrom a merchant or as loot – it’s a crucial tool for unearthing treasure later on. Additionally, havinga trusty horseby your side will significantly ease your travels, making your journey more enjoyable and efficient.

How to find Lion’s Crest in KCD2

The Lion’s Crest bonus quest begins with the first riddle, followed by various map locations. Let’s break them all down to get you the exclusive Lion’s Crest inKCD2.

First Riddle solution and Brunswick armor location

The lengthy riddle Scribe gives you delves into various points of interest, like the hall of the forest kings and mysterious gates. Using these hints will lead you tolarge rocks above Trosky Castle(top-right corner of the map).

You should see a light illuminating from a cross, which will be right above the treasure. Use the spade to dig underneath, and you’ll gain these items:

The Lion’s Crest quest start

Brunswick’s armor first map location

You’ll receive a set of two maps from the Chapel in the Rocks dig site. Fortunately, the first one isn’t too far, located tothe left of Trosky Castlenear aWolf hunting spot.

Come prepared for a fight while approaching the Wolf hunting spot.Muttcan help you here if you need an extra hand. But, if you haven’t found him yet, you can get rid of them by yourself. Wait for one of them to attack you and attempt to block them for the parry, allowing you to strike them down. However, it’s crucial to keep track of the other ones around you to avoid any surprise attacks. Just don’t go up too close to them so you can see where the others are. Once they are dealt with,go between two giant trees.

Shrine location in KCD2

Interact with the bag there to gain more Brunswick items:

Brunswick’s armor second map location

The second map takes you over to theleft side of the map near Vidlak Pond. Get up higher to find thetrunk of a tree on a rock.

Jump on the trunk and cross over to reach the chest. You’ll findBrunswick’s plate sleevesinside it.

Brunswick armor 1 location

Brunswick’s armor third map location

After finding the treasures of the first two maps, you’ll receive two additional maps for the next batch of Brunswick’s armor. If you’re still at the second map location,go down south to Zhelejov Wagoners’ Inn(to the left of Tachov). Travel up a hill to spot across and skeletonbeside a tree. Interact with the skeleton to claim theKnight’s Sword. Then, open the bag to the right of it to claimBrunswick’s brigandine.

Brunswick’s armor fourth map location

The fourth and final Brunswick armor location will be above Bozhena, the nice old lady who helps you in the story’s beginning. Travel up the hill to uncover aTreasure Hunters’ Camp, where you will encounter a few enemies. You can take them out or wait until nighttime to sneak over to the cross.

You’ll find theBrunswick’s bascinetthere, completing the Lion’s Crest quest inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Equip all the armor pieces for better defense, which will help you out tremendously during the game’s early stages.

Wolf Hunting Spot in KCD2

Bag in between two trees in KCD2

Crosses in the Rocks map location

Cross for Brunswick armor in KCD2

Cross and skeleton waypoint in KCD2 map

Skeleton holding sword in KCD2