Learn how to complete the Back in the Saddle quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with its main objectives and best choices.

After the events of the wedding in Semine and at the Trosky Castle, Hans and Henry will finally get their message to Lord Otto von Bergow. During their conversation, von Bergow will reveal that he and his men got ambushed by the bandits as well. Otto von Bergow will order Hans and Henry to travel to Nebakov and meet with Jaromir Nebak. Hans has to convince Jaromir to ally with von Bergow in the fight against the Bandits. In this guide, we will walk you through the Back in the Saddle quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Back in the Saddle Quest Overview in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Back in the Saddle is the sixth main quest in the storyline of KCD2. As players ensure the innocence and nobility of Hans, they will finally get to deliver their message to von Bergow. From here, Henry will convince von Bergow that they have a common enemy on these grounds. Lord Otto will tell Hans and Henry to gain an alliance with a trusted house, Nebakov. Players will have to assist Hans in getting to Nebakov for a meeting with Jaromir Nebak and getting back to Trosky Castle.
How to Prepare for Back in the Saddle Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

Back in the Saddle is a straightforward quest that follows a journey from Trosky castle to Nebakov. However, before you set off on this journey, make sure to get all of your stuff back from the chest in your quarters. Moreover, equip all the horse items on your horse to increase its weight limit. Doing so will allow you to move your items to the horse inventory and manage your carrying limit.
How to complete Back in the Saddle Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Completing the Back in the Saddle quest requires you to get all of your confiscated stuff back. You can find it all in the chest in your quarters. After that, you need to get the horse from the stable and accompany Hans to Nebakov. While Hans is having a meeting with Jaromir Nebak, you will get to take part in a duel and learn more about horses.
Here are all the main objectives that you must complete in the Back in the Saddle quest.
1. Follow the Chamberlain
As the quest starts, you will find Hans having a heated argument with Chamberlain Ulrich. Let him speak and then follow Chamberlain to your quarters. Your quarters will be on the main courtyard of the castle.
2. Take your equipment

Enter your quarters and interact with the chest in the room to get all of your stuff back including Groschen (money).
NOTE: If you own the Premium Edition of the game, opening the chest after getting your items will get you all the Extra Rewards.
3. Talk to the Stable Hand

Now, go out of the castle gate and head down the road to reach the stable. Speak with Kabat to get yourself a horse. Moreover, during the dialogues, Kabat will also give you some items for your horse. These items include Prague saddle, Wielun harness, Soft leather bridle, and Knight’s horseshoes.
After talking to Kabat, open the inventory and navigate to the Horse tab. Equip all of these four items to your horse.
4. Escort Sir Hans Capon to Nebakov

Once you are ready, speak with Hans at the door to begin the journey to Nebakov. Follow Hans and reply to his talks during the initial ride. After a few moments, he will tell you to race him to a roadside chapel just past Troskowitz. Choose to accept the race and then make your way to the roadside chapel.
After the race, you will get to share some plans with Hans and then you will get the option to skip the rest of the journey. Upon skipping, you will reach the Nebakov and a cutscene will begin.
5. Get to know Michael the adjutant
After the cutscene and speaking with some characters, follow Michael. Tell him that you’d like to play a match sometime, and then join him at the table for some chit-chat. He will ask about your business at Nebakov and how many men von Bergow has. Telling him the truth will earn you some reputation. At the end, he will ask you for a duel. Accept the challenge to begin the duel.
6. Take on Michael in a duel

Michael is a strong opponent and we did not manage to defeat him no matter how hard we tried. He has a couple of non-blockable attacks which he lands swiftly. It is hard to get the timing right on these attacks. Other than that, you can use the Master Strike technique on him to get a couple of hits in.
However, it does not matter if you win or lose, you will still complete the objective. After the duel, go to the lower side of the fortress through a door and you will find a trough. Clean yourself and head inside the building next to it. Here, you will meet Klara, a local nurse who looks after the injured. Speaking with her will bring your health to 50%.
7. Accompany Klara on a walk

After the conversation with Klara, follow her on a walk to a nearby area where she will tell you to gather some herbs for her. She will ask you to gather 4x Sage, 5x Poppy, and 8x Marigold. Agree to help her and start gathering the herbs in the nearby area. If you have all of these herbs beforehand, you can talk to Klara directly to give her the herbs.
8. Find out Klara’s secret

After bringing the herbs to Klara, she will tell you to follow her so that she can tell you a secret. Follow Klara deeper into the woods and then speak with her. She will ask you a riddle, answer it with “I think she’s called Klara” to answer correctly. Klara will then reward you with a pleasant time.
9. Find out more about horses

Now, go to the stable outside the fortress and speak with Peltzel. He will not tell you anything about horses until you race him. Agree to race him. If you win the race, Hertel will tell you more about the horses. However, if you lose the race, you will have to go again. However, it is an optional objective so you can leave it as it is.
10. Wait till Sir Hans’ meeting is over

Now, head inside the fortress and go to the nursing shack where you met Klara to find an empty bed. Sleep on any one of the beds to restore the rest of your health and pass the time. Henry will automatically wake up when Hans’ meeting is over.
11. Escort Sir Hans Capon back to Trosky
Now, go out of the Nebakov to meet Sir Hans and speak with him. Select the “To Trosky” option to travel back to Trosky.
12. Announce your return to von Bergow

After traveling back to Trosky, you will get to speak with von Bergow. Tell von Bergow that Nebakov has a lot more men at the castle and he is not sending everything to assist von Bergow. Continue through the rest of the conversation to conclude the quest.
Best tips and tricks to beat the Back in the Saddle Quest
Here are some of the tips and tricks to help you complete the Back in the Saddle quest.
- Equip all horse’s items on the horse to increase its weight capacity. It will allow you to transfer your unnecessary items to the horse.
- Do not feel stressed about the duel against Michael. It is okay to lose.
- See Klara after the duel with Michael for healing.
- Accompanying Klara and helping her with the herbs will let you have a pleasant time with her. It gives you the “Time Well Spent” buff which increases the Agility, Vitality, Strength, and Speed temporarily.
- Romancing Klara will also benefit you in the later quests.
Rewards for completing Back in the Saddle Quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
There are no such rewards that you get after completing the Back in the Saddle, but you do get a free horse from the stable along with its necessary items. The horse items include the Prague saddle, Wielun harness, Soft leather bridle, and Knight’s horseshoes. Moreover, if you own the Premium version of the game then you can get all the Extra rewards from the chest in your quarters at the start of the quest.
FAQs about the Back in the Saddle quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
How to romance Klara in KCD2?
During the Back in the Saddle quest, go and see Klara after the duel with Michael. She will fix you up and ask you to join her on a walk. Agree to go with her and then help her find the herbs. After that, follow her into the woods and answer the riddle with “I think she’s called Klara” to romance her. You will also be able to romance with Klara in the later quests of the game.
How to wait till Sir Hans’ meeting is over in KCD2?
All you have to do is to pass the time until evening and you will be able to speak with Sir Hans and get back to Trosky. Alternatively, you can find an empty bed in the nursery and sleep there to pass the time and restore your health.
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