In the *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* quest, "Bird of Prey," your mission is to track down five groups of poachers scattered across the wilderness. This task can be challenging as the game does not provide precise locations for these elusive criminals.
The first poacher is relatively easy to locate. After initiating the Bird of Prey quest by speaking with the gamekeeper, make your way to the north side of the pond. Venture into the forest and navigate through the tall shrubs until you come across a camp. Here, you'll find the first poacher hiding. Remember, while you can choose to kill these poachers, doing so will impact your reputation negatively. It's advisable to seek a peaceful resolution. This poacher is easily intimidated and can be convinced to surrender. Decide whether to let him go or turn him over to the bailiff, but don't forget to collect a piece of poacher equipment as proof.
Tracking down the second poacher is the most challenging part of the Bird of Prey quest. You can gather clues by speaking to relevant NPCs marked by the quest, which can help narrow your search. Alternatively, you can head straight to the designated location to confront this more daring poacher. High persuasion skills are necessary to convince him to cooperate; otherwise, you might have to take him down and collect his equipment as evidence.
The third poacher can be found in Slatego Forest. For more precise information, consult Gravedigger Ignatius near Apollonia before you set out. Be prepared for a confrontation with wolves. You will need to visit two locations: an abandoned camp where the poacher was hiding and a second spot to the west where wolves are feeding on a corpse. After dealing with the wolves, you'll find the remains of the missing poacher. Don't forget to take a piece of poacher equipment as proof.
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Finding the fourth group of poachers is risky as you'll need to venture deep into the woods to encounter three poachers. However, you don't necessarily need to engage them in combat. Your objective is to gather evidence by examining three items: a deer's corpse, a deer's skin, and a hanging deer's carcass. Once you've inspected these items, return to the gamekeeper to report your findings, and he will arrange for officials to handle the apprehension.
The final poacher you need to locate is Hans, which can be tricky due to the expansive search area. He can be found near the rocks on the western side of the marked zone. As Henry won't be able to arrest his old friend, you'll need to take Hans' poaching kit as evidence.
That covers all the information you need to find the poachers and successfully complete the Bird of Prey quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Keep in mind that avoiding violence is the best way to maintain a good reputation, so choose your actions wisely.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.