No, you should not kill Jakesh in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2). He's a key NPC in the "Bad Blood" side quest, and sparing him leads to better outcomes like peaceful resolutions and avoiding negative consequences.

Quest Context

The "Bad Blood" quest involves a feud between Jakesh and Bozhena. Bozhena asks Henry to eliminate Jakesh due to their long-standing grudge, but you can opt for diplomacy instead.

Outcomes of Killing Jakesh

Killing him early alters dialogues, finishes the quest prematurely, and may prevent rescuing Pavlena properly, risking Bozhena's suicide ending. Reputation drops in the area, and you miss skill checks for peace talks.

Benefits of Sparing Him

  • Peace Talks : Use speech/perception checks to broker a truce, breaking the vengeance cycle.
  • Rescue Pavlena : Prioritize saving her first; Jakesh can be confronted peacefully afterward.
  • Reputation Boost : Non-violent resolution improves local standing and yields similar rewards.

Forum and Player Views

Players on Reddit and guides debate it for roleplay—kill for vengeance arc, spare for Henry's growth. Most recommend sparing to experience full story branches.

TL;DR

Spare Jakesh for the optimal, immersive playthrough. Kill only if embracing a ruthless Henry.

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