Should You Help Prochek or Olbram in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? (Mice & Frogs Quest Guide)

In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you'll encounter side quests early on that involve choosing between helping Prochek or Olbram in the Mice or Frogs quests. Here's a detailed guide to help you make informed decisions and navigate through these engaging storylines.

Can You Help Both Prochek and Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

The rivalry between the people of Tachov and Zhelejov is intense in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, yet you can strategically complete the majority of quests for both Prochek and Olbram. This approach allows you to delve deeper into the rich backstories of both settlements. While achieving a favorable outcome for both sides is impossible, exploring both questlines enriches your gameplay experience.

Should You Choose Prochek or Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?

If you decide to align with just one faction, the choice between Prochek and Olbram doesn't significantly impact the overall game. Both aim to sabotage the other, and your decision might hinge on which task you find more amusing or manageable.

Olbram's quest involves stealing the Zhelejov maypole, requiring stealth and cunning to distract the guard at night. On the other hand, Prochek's task is to paint Olbram's bull blue, which involves acquiring a dye recipe from Radovan and dye from a tailor. Prochek's quest might be more challenging, especially early in the game, due to potential dialogue checks and resource constraints. If you're starting out, siding with Olbram might be easier.

Below, I'll provide a detailed walkthrough of both questlines to help you decide.

How to Start Mice for Prochek in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

To initiate the Mice quest, simply talk to Prochek in Tachov. If you can't locate him, visit the local inn and speak with the innkeeper, who can direct you to Prochek.

Get the Dye and Lullaby Potion

After meeting Prochek, head to Troskowitz and purchase the dye from Bartoshek the tailor. For the Lullaby Potion, you'll need to either work as an apprentice blacksmith under Radovan in Tachov or charm the recipe out of him. The potion requires oil, poppy, and thistle, which you can gather from the garden outside the apothecary in Troskowitz.

Once you've brewed the potion, travel to Zhelejov and pour it into the bull's trough. When the bull falls asleep, approach it and start painting. After completing the task, return to Prochek to report your success. You can then speak with Olbram to start the Frogs quest and help him retaliate against Tachov.

How to Start Frogs for Olbram in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

To begin the Frogs quest, find Old Olbram near the meadow in Zhelejov and agree to steal the Tachov maypole for him.

Steal the Maypole

Approach Tachov in the evening and sneak towards the maypole. You'll encounter Henrik, the guard. You can either knock him out or, if your Speech skill is high enough, charm him. Engage Henrik in conversation about Manka, and persuade him to leave for a secret date while you watch the maypole. After setting up the date with Manka at the inn, return to Henrik. Once he leaves, climb the maypole and cut it down.

Report back to Olbram, who will commend your efforts and request one more task: chase the sheep out of Tachov's pasture and administer a digestive potion to Alshik. At this point, you can either complete Olbram's quest or inform Prochek of Olbram's plans, effectively ending both quests and the rivalry's antics.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the Mice and Frogs quests involving Prochek and Olbram in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more tips and insights on the game, including whether to kill Jakesh and the best initial perks to choose, be sure to check out The Escapist.