Players can encounter a lot of strange people on the road in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Not all of them have the best intentions. While some of the NPCs want to challenge Henry with riddles, others may want to trick him and either harm him or steal his coin. Because of the danger that random strangers can sometimes pose in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, it's understandable if players are a little unsure when they're approached by an NPC simply called "Ragged Man."
The name alone sounds suspicious, so when the Ragged Man asks for coin, players might wonder if it's worth giving him the coin or simply walking away. This guide will answer whether giving the Ragged Man money in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is worthwhile, or a waste of coin.
Should Henry Give Money To The Ragged Man in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
In short, yes, players should give money to the Ragged Man in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Here's why:
The Ragged Man can initially spawn anywhere on the Trosky map, but he's primarily encountered outside Semine and Troskowitz. Regarding Troskowitz, he is sometimes seen leaning against the shrine just outside the town.
When players approach him, he'll call out to Henry and ask to speak to him. From the start, Henry can just walk away and ignore him, but it's worth hearing what he has to say.
After interacting with him, the Ragged Man will ask Henry for a large sum of money. He's looking to get 150 Groschen, and that's no small price when starting out. Players can either give the money to him right then and there or ask a few questions about why he needs such a high sum and who, exactly, he is.
The Ragged Man will explain that he's looking to return to Wlaschim, which happens to be very far away. He even knows exactly how far it is from Trosky, saying that it will be a day or two ride to get there. He also insists that even though he is asking for money, he isn't a Beggar. Clearly, this makes Henry suspicious of him.
At this point, players can attempt a skill check. They'll need to choose either Status or Scholarship. The Scholarship option can grant the player some positive reputation, so it's worth choosing if players have high Scholarship. Henry will point out that the man talks in a very educated manner, and it's odd that he knows exactly the riding distance from one region to the next. The Ragged Man admits that it's because he's a noble named Odolen von Wotitz. He was captured by his father's enemies a year and a half ago and managed to escape.
He needs the coin to get home. Once players have exhausted all the other questions and learned more about how Odolen escaped, they have the option of either giving him 150 Groschen or leaving.
Players should give him the 150 Groschen, and when the option appears to give him another 150 Groschen, they should take that option, too. Odolen will be really grateful for Henry's generosity. Initially, it will earn players extra Reputation, but the real prize comes when Henry encounters him again in Kuttenberg.
Once more, because he's a random encounter, he can show up anywhere and at any time. However, when he does appear next, he's no longer wearing tattered clothing—he's in fine clothes.
He'll remember Henry when players speak with him and tell him that he wants to repay the generosity that he once showed to him. Players will receive 500 Groschen and a high-quality crossbow from him.
Therefore, not only do players make a 200 Groschen profit, but they also get their hands on a new weapon that packs a punch. Although players will have to wait until they get to Kuttenberg to see him again, the initial 300 Groschen investment is well worth it. If players see the Ragged Man in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on their journey, then they should make sure to stop by and give him the money he's asking for.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- February 4, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Warhorse Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- CryEngine
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action-Adventure, Open-World
