kcd2 ransom quest

Ransom Quest Guide

KCD2 Ransom quest guide for Jan of Suchotlesky, Peter's fate, Sigismund's Camp investigation, Laszlo Farkas and reward outcomes.

Updated 2026-05-07 side Kuttenberg High risk

Short answer

Ransom starts near Danemark after Speak of the Devil. Help Jan, investigate Sigismund's Camp before agreeing to the exchange, find the prisoner and body evidence, confront Laszlo with the truth, then choose whether to side with Jan or Laszlo based on reward and role-play.

Run profile

Questline
Danemark / Sigismund's Camp
Player intent
Players searching KCD2 Ransom quest or Ransom quest KCD2 want to find Peter, understand Laszlo, and choose which side gives which reward.

Watch before you commit

  • Sigismund's Camp has private areas; trespassing can derail the investigation.
  • Do not accept the exchange blindly before checking Peter's fate.
  • The final choice is reward-sensitive and role-play-sensitive, so save before committing.

Practical route

  1. 1 Trigger the Danemark road encounter and help Jan after the Cuman attack.
  2. 2 Go to Sigismund's Camp and ask the chaplain, Musa and Milada for directions.
  3. 3 Sneak behind the prisoner tent rather than walking through the private front area.
  4. 4 Feed the prisoner to learn what happened to Peter, then inspect the body location.
  5. 5 Find Laszlo in the red tent and decide whether to reveal you know the truth.
  6. 6 Return to Jan, prepare reinforcements if desired and choose the final side deliberately.

Start and Real Objective

Ransom begins as a rescue negotiation, but the useful route is an investigation. Jan believes his brother Peter is being held. Henry should not simply ride into Sigismund's Camp and accept the first story Laszlo gives.

The quest becomes much clearer if you treat every optional question as part of the main route. The chaplain, Musa and Milada all help narrow where to search and how the camp is organized.

Finding Peter's Trail

The prisoner tent is risky because the obvious entrance is private. Go around the back and use the gap to speak to the captive more safely. Bring food, because feeding him opens the information you need.

After that, check the body location near the bathhouse area. This turns the ransom from negotiation into a truth problem: what are Jan and Laszlo actually asking Henry to do?

Laszlo and the Exchange

Laszlo can still force the exchange sequence even after Henry knows more than he admits. This is why you should gather evidence first, then decide how to speak to him.

If you want Peter's armor back, be ready for the relevant speech pressure. If your build is weak, save before the conversation rather than accepting a poor outcome as inevitable.

Choosing a Side

The ending is not only a money calculation. Siding with Jan supports the injured noble who sent Henry, while siding with Laszlo changes the reward profile and moral feel.

Because the quest can end in violence, repair gear before telling Jan you are ready. Do not walk into the final handoff with low health or a full inventory.

FAQ

Where does Ransom start?

It starts from a road encounter near Danemark in the Kuttenberg region after Speak of the Devil.

Should I investigate before meeting Laszlo?

Yes. Find the prisoner and body evidence first so the final choice is informed.

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