The Warding Off Evil task in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a thrilling side quest that requires players to assist Johann Parler, a builder working on the Church of Saint Barbara. Concerned about protecting the church from fire and lightning, Johann seeks a mystical solution but is unable to find a proper talisman. Instead, he enlists the player’s help in stealing three symbolic items, a Holy Nail, a Found Horseshoe, and a Commemorative Coin, from various locations in Kuttenberg. These items must then be melted down at a blacksmith station to forge a Protective Axe, completing the quest and earning a reward.
Warding Off Evil Task in KCD2
Warding Off Evil is a side quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, given by Johann Parler at the Emperor Charles Tavern in Kutternberg City. After completing Main Quest 14: Speak of the Devil, players help Johann protect the Church of Saint Barbara using a forged Protective Axe. To do this, they must steal three items, a Holy Nail, a Found Horseshoe, and a Commemorative Coin, from various locations in Kuttenberg.
Once collected, these items are melted down at a blacksmith station to craft the axe. Returning it to Johann completes the task, rewarding players with 150 Groschen. To begin the Warding Off Evil Task in KCD2 chat with Johann Parler. To find Johann Parle, go to the second floor of the Emperor Charles Tavern in Kutternberg City.
Stealing the Holy Nail
To get the nail, head to the buildings north of the tavern, where you will find a row of houses. Look for the second house in the row and go up the stairs on the side. At the top, there’s a locked door, but don’t worry, it’s a Very Easy lock. Once inside, climb the ladder to the top floor. There, on a table, you will find the Holy Nail.
Next, you will need to steal the horseshoe. Make your way to the building with the tailor, just south of the fountain. Enter through the first door but not the shop itself, then go through the doorway immediately to the left. Turn around, and above the door, you will spot the Found Horseshoe. Take it, and you are good to go.
Steal the coin from the building’s foundation
For the final item, the coin, head over to the Hangman’s Halter Tavern. Once inside, go through the first wooden door on the right, leading to the basement. Turn right again and find the exposed bricks on the far wall. Interact with them to pull them out, revealing a hidden hole. Inside, you’ll find the Commemorative Coin, take it.
With all three items in hand, head to any blacksmith station to forge the Protective Axe. This special weapon is crafted using the stolen items. Once it’s ready, take the axe back to Johann Parler at the tavern to complete the task. Now you have successfully finished the Warding Off Evil side quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
