If you're striving for the best ending in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, rescuing Sam is a crucial task. Knowing precisely where to find Sam and how to save him can be the difference between an optimal conclusion and a less satisfying one.
Rescuing Sam During "Reckoning"
As you approach the culmination of the main quest line, you'll discover that Sam is being held captive at Praguer's Camp, having been captured by Brabant. The rescue mission unfolds during the main quest "Reckoning." To free Sam, you'll need to infiltrate the camp, and you have two primary approaches: stealth or combat.
To move around the camp without raising alarms, you'll need a guard's outfit. You can obtain one by either killing a guard and stealing his uniform, ensuring to hide the body afterward, or by looting one from the numerous chests scattered around the camp. Once you have the outfit equipped, you can freely explore the camp in search of Sam.
When to Rescue Sam
After freeing Sam, it's not immediately time to escape with him. He'll inform you about von Aulitz, who is also held within the camp. It's advisable to deal with von Aulitz first, then secure a horse, and finally return to Sam to facilitate his escape. Sam can wait safely, and this sequence makes the tasks more manageable, especially since you'll need to carry him to the horse.
Von Aulitz is located in the main part of the camp. With your guard outfit, the guards at his door will allow you entry without question. You'll find von Aulitz in a dire state, requesting a dignified death. Granting him this wish is the most honorable option, but you can also choose to kill him cruelly or leave him to die slowly. Interestingly, leaving him to die actually aids in securing the best ending.
Once you've dealt with von Aulitz, your next steps are to retrieve Sam and find a horse. Sam remains in the barn where you left him. If questioned by a guard about moving him, simply state that you're handling a body, which will dispel any suspicion. Proceed to the camp's gates, exit, and turn right to circumvent the camp's perimeter.