In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, Katherine emerges as a pivotal side character, and yes, you can indeed forge a romantic connection with her. Here's a detailed guide on how to romance Katherine in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
You'll encounter Katherine early in the game, but understanding her true identity and purpose will take time. To romance her, you must advance through a substantial part of the main storyline and complete specific side quests related to her. Below, I'll outline the crucial steps and flags to keep in mind.
Your choices become significant during the main quest titled *The King’s Gambit*. Here, you'll spend a night in Suchdol and have the opportunity to spend time with Katherine. During the scene where she bathes you at Sigismund’s camp, select the following dialogue options to initiate flirting:
After *The King’s Gambit*, you must complete two side quests in the Kuttenberg region: *The Fifth Commandment* and *The Stalker*.
To initiate *The Fifth Commandment*, speak with Katherine at the Kuttenberg tavern. She'll task you with tracking down a serial killer. This quest is straightforward, but at the end, you'll face a crucial decision. It's essential to let Katherine kill the serial killer instead of turning him in; this choice significantly boosts your relationship with her.
For *The Stalker*, speak with Katherine again. Your mission is to deal with a stalker harassing her. The objectives are clear, but you'll need to pass a Speech check to convince him to leave. Alternatively, you can bribe him with 200 groschen or confront him physically.
After completing these side quests, continue with the main storyline until you reach *The Italian Job*. Your task is to rescue hostages before meeting Jan Zizka. Before speaking with Zizka, head to the courtyard and up the stairs in the minting room to find Katherine. Compliment her during your conversation, then proceed with the quest.
The final step in romancing Katherine occurs during the main quest *Hunger and Despair*. After battling soldiers and speaking with Zizka, find Katherine in the infirmary and choose the following dialogue option:
Subsequently, meet her at the ramparts to finalize the romance storyline with Katherine.
And that's how you can successfully romance Katherine in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. For more insights and tips on the game, including whether to kill Jakesh and how to locate the Cumans' Camp, be sure to check out resources like The Escapist.