Vidlak Bandit's Map Treasure Location Guide

Uncover the Vidlak Bandit's Map treasure in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II! Learn how to find the map, decipher its clues, and locate the hidden chest near Vostatek.

Alright, so you've heard about the Vidlak Bandit's Map and are wondering where to find the loot, right? Don't worry, I'll walk you through it. It's tied into a side quest, so you'll likely stumble upon the map naturally, but finding the treasure itself takes a bit of detective work.

Finding the Vidlak Bandit's Map:

First things first, you need the map itself. It's held by some bandits chilling in a camp in the woods to the northwest of Tachov. Now, you *could* go hunting for them, but the easiest way is to just play the side quest 'Lackey.' You'll run into these guys as part of that quest, so it's a good way to knock out two birds with one stone. The bandits aren't super tough, but there are about five of them, and some have bows while one heavily armored dude with a shield acts as their leader. He's the one who drops the Vidlak Bandit's Map, and also some keys if you're not keen on lockpicking the camp's chests. If you want to be sneaky, you can try picking off a few from a distance or using stealth takedowns, as the camp is spread out a bit.

Finding the Vidlak Bandit's Map Treasure:

Got the map? Cool. Now, take a look at it. It shows a camp near a stream that crosses another stream, which then flows into a bigger body of water. There are also two roads nearby, but one of them isn't actually on your in-game map, so don't get too hung up on the roads. The waterways are your best bet. You'll see a stream flowing northwest from the bandit camp. Follow that until it meets another stream that flows southwest into a pond. The map's perspective is a bit wonky compared to your in-game map, so focus on the water.

The map also points to a tree near where the streams meet. Head to that spot – it'll be south or southwest of Vostatek's camp. When you get there, look for a tree, but here's the twist: it's not just any tree, it's a big, fallen one lying right in the stream. The game will mark this for you as the 'Hollow Tree,' so you can't miss it.

Now, here's where nature throws a curveball. The treasure isn't at the tree anymore. It seems like a big storm might have washed it away. So, follow the new stream southwest towards the pond. Stick to the northwest side of the water. When the stream opens up into a shallow, murky pond, look really closely in the reeds. You'll find a partially submerged chest hidden there. The game marks this as the 'Washed-up Chest,' so you'll know when you've found it.

Opening this chest requires a bit of skill – it's a 'hard' lockpick. But trust me, it's worth it! In my playthrough, I found around 300 groschen, a golden crucifix that's worth a massive 1400 groschen, and some other trinkets. Not a bad haul for a bit of wading through the swamp!