Not all quests in Pathfinder: Kingmaker are self-explanatory. We have proven solutions for you – also for puzzles and even for challenging boss battles!
In this guide we tell you
- How to solve particularly tricky quests
- What you need to know to solve puzzles
- How to smash certain bosses & enemies
Pathfinder: Kingmaker isn’t just another role-playing game: It’s incredibly complex. In our ultimate guide to Pathfinder: Kingmaker we have already explained the basics in detail. But the quests, puzzles and of course boss fights will sometimes demand everything from you.
That’s why we’ve put together a helpful guide that offers you many solutions. This article does not claim to be complete and will be updated regularly.
Time limits & Questtimer
There are some quests that have a time limit. For example, you have three months to conquer your barony for the first time and defeat the Stag Lord. A time limit may initially sound like an annoying design decision, but we can assure you that you won’t have any problems with it unless you spend an extreme (!) amount of time on other things.
I’m a very relaxed player myself (I finished act 2 after about 50 hours) and conquered my barony after two months. In my experience, other time limits have not had a negative effect either. A reasonably proper time management and some attention in prioritizing quests (if in doubt a quest with a time limit should be preferred!) is sufficient and ensures that the time limits remain only a dramaturgical stylistic element.
Nevertheless, you should follow our tip above and activate the pause every time you leave the computer.
Quest guide for Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Not all quests in Pathfinder: Kingmaker are self-explanatory. For some, you have to pay close attention in conversations because there may be clues in them that Linzi doesn’t note in her diary. Sometimes a quest is simply designed for a search, which is not always helpful because we are in a big open world(map).
Therefore, we have prepared some quests and their solutions, as well as a few puzzles in this guidebook for you. We will update this section in the future and add more quests if needed.
From here on you have to expect heavy spoilers. Read on at your own risk!
A Just Reward
How can I survive the trap of the nymph on my own?
Mission: The nymph asks the baron to come alone to the Verdant Chambers to collect his reward.
Feather Tokens
Mission: The nixie Melianse (Overgrown Pool) asks you to bring her some feather tokens.
Troll Trouble
How can I save Bartholomew Delgado?
Mission: As part of the quest, on the map “Lone House” up north, we arrive at the wizard’s secret laboratory. When we enter it, Delgado is being attacked by three trolls simultaneously. It’s very likely that he won’t survive. However, you can still save him (and possibly make him your advisor later).
Guiding Beacon
What can I do with the wizard’s whip?
Mission: When we have found the whip (in the Dwarven Ruins, lower level, in a pile of rubbish), we have to decide what to do with it.
Easier to Ask Forgiveness…
Where do I find the printing press?
Mission: Linzi has done something and we have to decide how to deal with it.
Season of Bloom
How does the magical lantern puzzle work in the First World?
Mission: At the end of the second act we have to travel to the Womb of Lamashtu and look for the seed-bearing flower. After we have fought our way through the tough dungeon, we enter a portal into the First World. Here we meet blue fog-barriers, which teleport us around and seem to make progress impossible.
The Lonely Hunter
I found the hunter, but how to proceed with the quest?
Mission: The hunter Ivar calls himself Voice of the Dragon and Protector of Lake Silverstep Village. He questions our authority and we have to clarify the situation.
Nazrielle‘s Greatest Creation
Where do I find Nazrielle’s missing apprentice?
Mission: Nazrielle wants to forge a fantastic blade for us. But something went wrong and the apprentice who touched the blade went crazy and took off with the weapon. We have to find the apprentice and the blade again.
The Lost Brother
Where is Edrist Hanvaki’s brother?
Mission: Edrist Hanvaki is a noble man who asks us to find his missing brother.
Strategies for Boss Battles in Pathfinder: Kingmaker
Hints and tips for fighting can be found in our comprehensive guide to Pathfinder: Kingmaker for beginners and advanced players.
Mite Queen Bdaah and Goblin Chief Sootscale
Stag Lord in his fort
- Attention: If you enter the Hall of the Stag Lord, stay away from the prisoner or at least save your game beforehand!
Trollboss Hargulka & Kobold Tartuk
Puzzles & Riddles
At this point we offer you the solutions for puzzles and riddles that have nothing or only indirectly to do with quests.
