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How to Start the Warding off Evil Quest
To begin the Warding off Evil quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, speak with Innkeeper at the Hole in the Wall and ask for work. He’ll point you to Builder Johann Parler in Kuttenberg. Speak with Johann to begin the quest!
Warding off Evil Walkthrough
Steel the nail from the rafter
At the building marked by the objective, head up the stairs on the side of the building and lockpick the door at the top. Head inside then climb the ladder to reach the attic. In the attic, loot the Holy Nail resting on the table.

Steal the horseshoe hanging above the door
Head to the tailor near the fountain. Once there, head inside the tailor’s residence and take a left. Look up to find the horseshoe.

Steal the coin from the building’s foundation

For this item, travel to the Hangman’s Halter Tavern. Head down to the basement. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right then head straight ahead to the wall. Pull out the bricks to find the Commemorative Coin.

Forge a protective axe
Head to a smithy and forge the protective axe using 1 holy nail, 1 found horseshoe, and 1 commemorative coin.
Bring the axe to Johann Parler
Return to Johann with the axe and hand it over. As a reward, you’ll receive 150 groschen. The Warding Off Evil quest will then end.
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