Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 The Lion’s Crest DLC Quest Guide

TL;DR

  • Activate the Lion’s Crest DLC quest by speaking with Scribe Gaibl in Troskowitz after the tutorial
  • Solve the poetic riddle by heading north from Trosky Castle’s twin towers and following the forest path
  • Retrieve the first Brunswick’s armor piece to unlock four additional treasure maps
  • Complete the armor set by visiting all marked locations across the game world
  • Craft Brunswick’s Poleaxe using the provided sketch after completing the quest

The Lion’s Crest DLC quest becomes available early in your Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 adventure, immediately following the tutorial missions. This premium content requires ownership of the expansion pack to access. The quest presents a challenging treasure hunt featuring cryptic riddles and multiple treasure maps that lead to valuable armor pieces.

Scribe Gaibl of Troskowitz in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Image Credit: Warhorse Studios/Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (captured by Sanmay Chakrabarti/Beebom)

Once you receive the Wedding Crashers main quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, the Lion’s Crest DLC quest marker will automatically appear on your map—provided you have the expansion installed. Your initial objective involves traveling to Troskowitz and initiating conversation with Scribe Gaibl to obtain the first riddle, which directs you to the initial Brunswick’s armor component. Follow these precise steps to begin:

  • Journey to the village of Troskowitz and locate Scribe Gaibl near the settlement center
  • Choose the specific dialogue option Do you know where to get armor? to officially start the Lion’s Crest questline. The scribe will provide you with a mysterious riddle and a detailed sketch of Brunswick’s Poleaxe, which becomes craftable at any blacksmith anvil after quest completion.
  • After acquiring the initial riddle from Scribe Gaibl, you must decipher its poetic clues to locate the first Brunswick’s armor piece and additional treasure maps. Here’s the complete riddle breakdown with precise navigation instructions:

  • Take leave of crone and maiden: Depart northward from the distinctive twin towers of Trosky Castle, moving away from the settlement structures
  • Pass through the hall of forest kings: From the wayside shrine positioned at the forest crossroads, continue traveling deeper north into the wooded area
  • Pro Tip: Many players mistakenly head directly to the castle ruins rather than starting from the towers. The ‘crone and maiden’ reference specifically indicates the two prominent castle towers visible from Troskowitz village.

    Common Mistake: Don’t confuse the forest shrine with larger religious structures—look for a small stone cross at a path intersection marked by ancient trees.

    Successfully solving the initial riddle rewards you with the first Brunswick’s armor piece and unlocks four additional treasure maps scattered throughout the game world. Each map leads to another component of this valuable armor set. Follow these detailed location guides to complete your collection:

    Map 1 Location: Located in the northern forest region, hidden beneath a distinctive rock formation marked by three standing stones. The cache is cleverly concealed in a natural crevice.

    Map 2 Location: Situated near the riverbank southwest of Rattay, look for an abandoned hunter’s camp with a collapsed lean-to shelter. The armor piece is buried near the fire pit remnants.

    Map 3 Location: Found in the mountainous area east of Sasau Monastery, concealed within a small cave entrance partially obscured by hanging vines. Bring a torch for better visibility inside.

    Map 4 Location: Positioned in the wooded hills north of Uzhitz, the final piece rests in a hollowed-out tree stump marked by carvings of a lion emblem. This completes the prestigious Brunswick’s armor set.

    Time Estimate: Completing the entire Lion’s Crest quest typically takes 45-60 minutes, depending on your navigation skills and familiarity with the game world.

    Action Checklist

    • Verify DLC installation and travel to Troskowitz after tutorial completion
    • Speak with Scribe Gaibl and select ‘Do you know where to get armor?’ dialogue option
    • Solve the riddle by heading north from Trosky Castle’s twin towers
    • Retrieve first Brunswick’s armor piece and four treasure maps
    • Follow all four treasure maps to collect remaining armor components
    • Craft Brunswick’s Poleaxe at any blacksmith anvil using the provided sketch

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