Storm Quest Walkthrough

Navigate the Storm Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Learn how to survive torture, retrieve your gear, defeat Istvan Toth, and escape Trosky Castle with this detailed walkthrough.

Alright, let's dive into the Storm Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. This one kicks off with Henry and Ziska in a rough spot, getting the third degree from Istvan Toth. You'll have a few chances to try and keep your secrets, but honestly, the game's designed so Toth eventually gets what he wants. Either Henry spills the beans, or Godwin steps in to save him some pain. Don't stress too much about these skill checks; they're pretty tough, and the outcome leads to the same place. The good news? Katherine shows up, revealing she's part of Ziska's crew and knows a way out of Trosky Castle. The catch? You need the keys from Istvan Toth first, and Henry's more than ready to volunteer for that task.

Walkthrough:

1. Survive the Interrogation: You'll be put through a tough interrogation by Istvan Toth. While there are skill checks, the ultimate goal for the game is for Toth to get the information. If Henry fails, he'll talk; if he holds out, Godwin will intervene.
2. Katherine's Rescue and Escape Plan: Katherine, revealed as part of Ziska's group, rescues you. She'll inform you about a secret passage out of Trosky Castle, but you'll need Istvan Toth's keys first.
3. Retrieve Your Gear and Find the Keys: Your next objective is a two-part mission: get your confiscated items back and find the castle keys. Both involve dealing with Istvan Toth. Katherine mentions a skeleton crew is left at the castle, with most soldiers away with Von Bergow. She'll give you her dagger, which is perfect for stealth takedowns.
4. Loot and Stealth Through the Castle: Before leaving the cells, loot the soldier Katherine killed. This gear will help in later fights. Exit the cells and head up the stairs in the kitchen. Use stealth to approach and eliminate the soldier guarding the next set of stairs. Loot him for any useful equipment.
5. Reach the Courtyard Balcony: Go out the western door near the soldier and ascend more stairs to the ground floor. Exit through the western door to reach a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Stay in stealth mode as you cross to the other tower. You'll trigger a scene between Istvan Toth and Erik.
6. Infiltrate the Towers: After the scene, continue stealthily across the walkway into the other tower. Exit the room and carefully climb more stairs. You'll find two soldiers; wait for one to leave, then stealth kill the other and hide his body.
7. Search the Scribe's Chambers: Ignore the remaining soldier and climb two more flights of stairs to the Scribe's chamber. Examine points of interest for documents. You might find useful items like a Fever tonicum in chests. However, Henry will eventually note that the orders aren't here.
8. Brew Potions and Prepare: Leave the Scribe's chambers and head towards the Alchemy Bench room. This is a prime opportunity to craft potions, especially Saviour Schnapps for saving your game and health potions. You can find many ingredients in the chest in this room. Be aware that the chest might be locked if you haven't interacted with it before.
9. Confront Istvan Toth: After brewing, save your game and continue your ascent. At the top of the stairs, you'll trigger a meeting with Istvan Toth.
10. The Duel with Istvan Toth: During a conversation with Istvan Toth, you'll face a choice: