In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the side quest "Canker" becomes accessible after you've completed "The Jaunt." This quest is a great opportunity to acquire a mace or some extra Groschen, so let's dive into how to successfully navigate "Canker."

Pick Up the Canker Side Quest

To initiate the "Canker" side quest, head to Semine and have a conversation with Gules. An optimal time to do this is during the wedding of Lord Semine and Agnes, where you can catch Gules enjoying a drink before the ceremony begins. Alternatively, you can pick up the quest by visiting Semine earlier and finding Gules during his patrol. Engage Gules in a discussion about his former bandit comrades and express your willingness to assist in eliminating them. This sets you on the path to hunt down Canker, the first of these targets.

Find and Kill Canker

Upon accepting the quest, Canker's location will be marked on your map, situated north of Nebakov Mill. Be prepared as the route to this location often involves encounters with bandits attempting to ambush you. You can choose to sneak past them, engage in combat, or simply flee. Although these random bandits are generally not too challenging, it's wise to avoid unnecessary battles that could deplete your health before the main fight.

Canker's camp is nestled in the mountainous terrain, easily overlooked as you need to navigate through a narrow gap to reach it, similar to accessing the Hermit's house during the "Wedding Crashers" quest. Ensure you're ready for combat before entering, as you'll face several bandits along with Canker himself. While some bandits may flee depending on the combat sequence, it's crucial to eliminate most of them. Fortunately, Canker stays put, making it possible to fulfill the quest's requirement to kill him.

Finish the Quest and Return to Gules

After defeating Canker and his bandit allies, loot Canker's body to collect the Light Mace as proof of your success. Feel free to take any additional items from him as well. Once you have the mace, return to Gules in Semine to complete the "Canker" quest.

Following the completion of "Canker" in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, you'll need to wait a full in-game day before you can continue the storyline with Gules' former bandit associates. After the day has passed, speak with Gules again to embark on the next quest, "Handsome Charlie."