In the opening hours ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Henry finds himself stripped of his armor and gear, left with little more than his wits and tattered clothes. With no fancy equipment and barely a Groschen to his name, survival feels daunting—especially in the game’s gritty, unforgiving world.
While buying gear might seem like the obvious solution, money is scarce early on. That’s where Brunswick’s armor set pieces in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 come in.
This powerful early-game armor isn’t just a stylish upgrade—it’s a practical lifeline in the game. Unlike pricey shop gear, Brunswick’s pieces are scattered across the map and free to claim if you know where to look. For this, you do not need to empty your coin purse or grind for Groschen! Below, we will break down exactly how to track down this armor set, giving Henry the protection he desperately needs to survive the game’s brutal challenges ahead.
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How to Get Quest for the Brunswick’s Armor in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
If you’re looking to snag Brunswick’s armor in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you will need to kick off the quest called “The Lion’s Crest.” Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started and track down all the armor pieces with ease.
To begin, head to the town ofTroskowitzand look forScribe Gaibl. You will spot his location on the map marked by awhite feather icon. When you speak to him and ask about where to find armor, he will give you theLion’s Crest quest.
As part of the quest, he will also hand you asketch of Brunswick’s poleaxe, which is the first item you will need.
All Brunswick’s Armor Pieces and How to Find Them in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
The Lion’s Crest quest involves solving a riddle to locate all the pieces of Brunswick’s armor. While the game doesn’t mark their locations on the map, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to know to find each piece.
NOTE:Before you start searching for the armor, make sure you have aspade. You’ll need it to dig up some of the items. Here’s how to get one:
Brunswick’s Dagger and Gauntlet
Head to thenorthernmost part of the map from the Troskovitz, where you will find a rocky area. This spot is home toBrunswick’s DaggerandGauntlets, but it can be tricky to locate. Look for across placed at the top of a rocknestled in a small gap between two massive mountain-like structures. From a distance, it is easy to miss, but up close, it is much easier to spot.
Once you have found the cross, the location will be marked on your map as“Chapel in the Rocks.”Approach the cross and interact with it using the“Push Aside”button prompt. After a short cutscene, you will see a“Start Digging”prompt—this is where thespade(which we mentioned earlier as a must-have item) comes into play.
After another cutscene showing Henry digging, you will uncover a small treasure chest containing the following loot:
NOTE:Completing this part ofThe Lion’s Crestquest will update your objectives, directing you to search for more armor pieces neartwo trees and crosses on a rock.
Brunswick’s Chainmail Coif, Caparison, and Plate Leg Armor
Your next stop isnorth of Tachov town. Follow the road leading north until you reach awolf hunting spot. Be warned: this area is crawling with wolves that can quickly overwhelm Henry in melee combat.
Here’s a strategy to handle the wolves:
When you arrive, you will notice several pairs of trees close together. Focus on thetwo trees near a rocky platformwith awolf cave beneath it. Between these trees, you will find a sack containing the following items:
Brunswick’s Plate Sleeves
Start by headingwest of TachovtoVidlak Pond, a quiet little town with not much going on. From here, travelnortheastuntil you find acrossnear the pond.
Here’s how to locate the treasure:
Open the chest to claim the following loot:
Note:After completing this step, your quest objective will update, directing you to find the next piece of Brunswick’s armor at astone cairn.
Brunswick’s Brigandine
The next piece, theBrigandine, is locatednorth of Zhelejov Wagoner’s Inn. If you happen to wander near the area, the point of interest (POI) will be marked by across and a skeleton.
Here’s what to do:
Pro Tip:Before leaving, don’t forget to grab theswordlying next to the skeleton—it is a handy bonus!
Brunswick’s Bascinet
For the final piece of Brunswick’s armor, theBascinet, headeast from the Nomad’s Camp. Near the hilly areas, you’ll come across atreasure hunter’s campPOI.
Here’s how to find the Bascinet:
Crafting Poleaxe at Blacksmith
Once you have collected all the pieces of Brunswick’s armor, there’s one final item you will need to complete the set: Brunswick’s Poleaxe.
To craft the poleaxe, you’ll need the following materials:
Where to Find the Materials
Here’s where you can get each of the required items:
Fastening Material and Iron
Frankfurt Steel
Frankfurt Steel is a bit trickier to obtain, but you have a few options:
That is everything you need to know about all Brunswick’s armor pieces and how to get them in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. For more tips about the game, we suggest you check out ourHow To Preserve Food,How To Get Your First Horse, andHow To Get Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Twitch Dropsguides.
Irfan Ansari
Irfan Ansari is a Guides Writer at Prima Games, bringing seven years of experience in Video Game Journalism to the table. With over 20 years immersed in gaming, he’s sharpened his craft at notable outlets like TheGamer, Gamepur, Videogamer, and eXputer. His favorite hobby is grinding for XP, leveling up and defeating bosses to pulp.
