What is included in the Brushes with Death checklist?

The checklist covers all 10 main DLC quests plus the DLC skill book On Heraldry, the Madman's Longsword blacksmithing sketch, and Mandrake Decoction alchemy recipe.

Where do I get the skill book, sketch, and Mandrake Decoction?

On Heraldry is at Trosky Castle and can be picked up during For Whom the Bell Tolls with DLC active. Madman's Longsword is obtained during Man Proposes. You brew Mandrake Decoction during Root of Evil.

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Q: When can I start Brushes with Death?

After completing the main quest For Whom the Bell Tolls, a DLC marker appears on the map. You can complete the DLC after the main story if you prefer.

Brushes with Death DLC Overview

The checklist is located below this introductory text.

Interactive checklist for the Brushes with Death DLC in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Track all 13 items: 10 main DLC quests, 1 skill book, 1 blacksmithing sketch, and 1 alchemy recipe. Your progress auto-saves in the browser.

Brushes with Death is the first large DLC expansion for KCD2. It adds a long questline split into ten quests and the ability to paint shields. The story follows Henry helping Master Voyta, starting near Trosky Castle and continuing into Kuttenberg.

Key Content in Brushes with Death

The ten main quests run from A Sketchy Situation through Unveiling. The Trosky arc covers saving Master Voyta, finding inspiration at a pagan shrine near Nebakov Fortress, gathering basilisk eggs at Semine, and a duel at Apollonia. After Portrait in Red, Voyta moves to Kuttenberg near Kourimska Gate.

Beyond the questline, the DLC includes the skill book On Heraldry (Scholarship, found at Trosky Castle), the Madman's Longsword blacksmithing sketch (obtained during Man Proposes), and the Mandrake Decoction alchemy recipe (brewed during Root of Evil).

When to Start the DLC

The first quest A Sketchy Situation unlocks after the main quest For Whom the Bell Tolls. A DLC marker appears on the map leading to a tied up man east of Trosky Castle. The fifth quest The Night-Mare requires access to Kuttenberg. You can finish the full questline after the main story.

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Completion: The DLC is essentially one long questline split into 10 quests. This page lists those quests plus the DLC skill book, sketch, and recipe.

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All Main Quests in Brushes with Death DLC

Brushes with Death contains one long questline split into ten main quests. The Trosky arc covers saving Master Voyta and helping him in his workshop in Trosky Castle. Find inspiration at the pagan shrine, basilisk eggs, and complete the duel before you follow him to Kuttenberg.

After The Night-Mare quest, the Kuttenberg arc covers debt collection, a lot of graves, mandrakes and the finale, where Voyta finishes a masterpiece altar for the Sedletz Monastery. Start the DLC after For Whom the Bell Tolls by helping Master Voyta east of Trosky Castle.

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		A Sketchy Situation Region: Trosky Locations: Trosky Castle Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Start the DLC by helping Master Voyta off the tree east of Trosky Castle. Voyta tasks Henry with stealing back his brushes and dice. Upon completion, Voyta relocates to Trosky Castle.
		Source of Inspiration Region: Trosky Locations: Trosky Castle, Nebakov Fortress Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Master Voyta needs an old pagan shrine for inspiration. Ask NPCs or go directly to the Pagan Shrine - Nebakov Fortress interesting site.
		Chiaroscuro Region: Trosky Locations: Trosky Castle, Semine, Zhelejov Wagoner's Inn Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Master Voyta needs basilisk eggs (cockerel eggs brooded by toads). Get the eggs from Semine and leave them in the marshes near Zhelejov Wagoner's Inn for a day.
		Portrait in Red Region: Trosky Locations: Trosky Castle, Apollonia Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Duel with Master Voyta's enemy Burkhard at Apollonia. After this quest, Voyta moves near Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg.
		The Night-Mare Region: Kuttenberg Locations: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg, Kolin Gate in Kuttenberg Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Find Master Voyta at his shop. He plans a monastery altar masterpiece but Bellissimo says the work is not needed. Help Voyta investigate and scare Bellissimo. This starts the Kuttenberg part of the DLC.
		Man Proposes Region: Kuttenberg Location: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Voyta sends Henry near Maleshov to meet Libor and shares part of his story. Given at the same time as Stained Honour.
		God Disposes Region: Kuttenberg Locations: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg, Wysoka Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Pray at the grave Master Voyta marks near Mezholes.
		Stained Honour Region: Kuttenberg Locations: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg, Pschitoky Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Help Voyta collect a debt from the Pschitoky bailiff. Given at the same time as Man Proposes.
		Root of Evil Region: Kuttenberg Locations: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg, Kolin Gate in Kuttenberg, Danemark Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Gather ingredients for Mandrake Decoction and brew it for Voyta. Mandrake from Gravedigger Frantishek; pearl in the river near a bandit group close to Danemark.
		Unveiling Region: Kuttenberg Location: (follow quest markers) Brushes with Death DLC Quest	Help Voyta with one last delivery so he can finish his work. He gives you a painted skull to bury. Last quest in the Brushes with Death questline.

All Skill Books in Brushes with Death DLC

This DLC adds one skill book tied to painting and heraldry. It sits in Trosky Castle and can be picked up as early as during the For Whom The Bell Tolls main quest, if you have the DLC activated.

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		On Heraldry Skill: Scholarship Brushes with Death DLC Skill Book	Recommended location Region: Trosky Location: Trosky Castle Found on the table in the castle alchemy room, connected to the Scribe's room.

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Item Name

Description

On Heraldry

Skill: Scholarship

Brushes with Death DLC Skill Book

Recommended location

Region: Trosky

Location: Trosky Castle

Found on the table in the castle alchemy room, connected to the Scribe's room.

All Blacksmithing Sketches in Brushes with Death DLC

The Madman's Longsword sketch can be picked up during the main DLC quest (Man Proposes).

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		Madman's Longsword Ingredients: 1x Fastening material, 3x Frankfurt steel, 1x Madman's broken sword Brushes with Death DLC Blacksmithing Sketch	The sword from the madman's dugout Voyta sent you to. Blade engraving: Confiteor Deo Omnipotenti. Recommended sketch location Region: Kuttenberg Location: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg Pick up the sketch during Man Proposes.

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Item Name

Description

Madman's Longsword

Ingredients: 1x Fastening material, 3x Frankfurt steel, 1x Madman's broken sword

Brushes with Death DLC Blacksmithing Sketch

The sword from the madman's dugout Voyta sent you to. Blade engraving: Confiteor Deo Omnipotenti.

Recommended sketch location

Region: Kuttenberg

Location: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg

Pick up the sketch during Man Proposes.

All Alchemy Recipes in Brushes with Death DLC

Mandrake Decoction is a quest item you will brew during the main DLC quest (Root of Evil).

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		Mandrake Decoction Ingredients: Vinum, 1x Freshwater pearl, 1x Mandrake root, 2x Sage Brushes with Death DLC Alchemy Recipe	Effect: Heals health over time; at better qualities increases Vitality and unblocked strikes cost less stamina. With Henry's Quality: removes hangover and heals 60 health for 1 minute. Recommended recipe location Region: Kuttenberg Location: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg Given by Master Voyta during Root of Evil while you gather ingredients for his commission.

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Item Name

Description

Mandrake Decoction

Ingredients: Vinum, 1x Freshwater pearl, 1x Mandrake root, 2x Sage

Brushes with Death DLC Alchemy Recipe

Effect: Heals health over time; at better qualities increases Vitality and unblocked strikes cost less stamina.

With Henry's Quality: removes hangover and heals 60 health for 1 minute.

Recommended recipe location

Region: Kuttenberg

Location: Kourimska Gate in Kuttenberg

Given by Master Voyta during Root of Evil while you gather ingredients for his commission.

Frequently Asked Questions in Brushes with Death DLC

How many items are in the Brushes with Death checklist?

There are 13 trackable items: 10 main DLC quests, 1 skill book, 1 blacksmithing sketch, and 1 alchemy recipe (Mandrake Decoction).

When can I start Brushes with Death?

After the main quest For Whom the Bell Tolls. The fifth quest The Night-Mare needs Kuttenberg. You can complete the DLC after the main story if you prefer.

Which Brushes with Death quest needs Kuttenberg?

The fifth main DLC quest, The Night-Mare, requires access to Kuttenberg. Earlier quests can be done before you reach the city.

How is the Brushes with Death questline organized?

The DLC is essentially one long questline split into 10 quests, from A Sketchy Situation through Unveiling. Root of Evil covers brewing Mandrake Decoction; The Night-Mare is the fifth quest and needs Kuttenberg.

Where do I get On Heraldry, Madman's Longsword, and Mandrake Decoction?

On Heraldry sits in Trosky Castle and can be picked up as early as during For Whom the Bell Tolls with the DLC active. Pick up the Madman's Longsword sketch during Man Proposes. You brew Mandrake Decoction during Root of Evil.

Does this checklist save progress?

Yes. Progress auto-saves in your browser. Optional account sync uses the same keys as the site-wide KCD2 progress tracker.