In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the "Under the Straw Hat" quest becomes available after reaching Kuttenberg and starting the "In Vino Veritas" side quest. Here’s a detailed guide on how to successfully complete it, ensuring you can explore the new region and enjoy the game's rich narrative.

How to Unlock ‘Under the Straw Hat’ in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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To unlock "Under the Straw Hat," you first need to engage in the "In Vino Veritas" side quest. Once in Kuttenberg, head to the west side of the city and meet Casper Rudolf, who offers free wine samples. He's seeking information to enhance his wine, and you can help him in two ways: impress Havel with your wine knowledge or retrieve Casper's book from Adleta to gain more insight.

If you choose to approach Havel directly, ensure you're well-dressed and clean. When conversing with him, select the responses "Germany," "Steinberger," and "It’s missing ginger" to extract the information Casper needs. After obtaining the details, return to Casper and share what you've learned.

Access the Vineyard

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Next, Casper tasks you with infiltrating the vineyard north of Kuttenberg to gather information about the incense Havel mentioned. Avoid trespassing by sticking to the main road and speak with the recruiter who initiates the "Under the Straw Hat" quest. Continue along the road past the guard and find Jerome on a bench. Inform him that you've been instructed to report there, and he'll provide details about working at the vineyard.

Working at the Vineyard

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Your job at the vineyard starts the following day. You can either perform your duties, such as moving sacks and picking plants like Thistle, or focus solely on finding the secret incense. The incense is located in the wine cellar, which is downstairs in the main building where you met Jerome. Accessing the cellar requires either a lockpick or stealing keys from Jerome.

Once in the cellar, locate a chest and take all the Sulphur Wicks inside to complete the main objective. Additionally, you can collect seedlings for Casper to increase your reward. From the main building's entrance, head straight to the opposite door to find the seedlings, but be quick as this is a restricted area.

If you choose to work, meet Jerome at the end of the day to receive your payment. Otherwise, return to Casper with the Sulphur Wicks and, if applicable, the seedlings.

By following these steps, you'll successfully complete both the "Under the Straw Hat" and "In Vino Veritas" quests in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, allowing you to progress to other intriguing side quests like "Master Schindel’s Toys."

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*