Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed: What's Best?

When you reach a critical point in the mainline quest "A Path to the Garden" in Avowed, you're faced with a pivotal choice: to attack or spare Captain Aelfyr. This decision comes after her involvement in the burning of Fior Mes Inverno and her subsequent gloating, which understandably fuels a desire for revenge. Additionally, your choice will directly impact your access to unique loot.

Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

When presented with the choice, attacking Captain Aelfyr is the recommended course of action in Avowed. This decision allows you to obtain a significant amount of exclusive loot, including the coveted Death Knight Gloves.

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Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

Upon defeating Captain Aelfyr, you can loot her corpse to acquire the following items in addition to the Death Knight Gloves:

• Garnet (Gem)
• Silver Fenning coins x26
• Exceptional Scale Armor (+0/3)
• Exceptional Great Sword (+0/3)

If you've been neglecting gear upgrades throughout your Avowed journey, this is an excellent chance to enhance your equipment with Exceptional Quality armor and weaponry. Moreover, you'll find plenty of Steel Garrote soldiers nearby, offering additional loot opportunities.

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What If You Spare Aelfyr?

Choosing to spare Captain Aelfyr yields no tangible rewards. The primary benefit of this choice is avoiding a challenging battle against her and the Steel Garrote soldiers, which can be particularly tough on normal difficulty due to aggressive melee fighters and healing mages. If your character is under-leveled, you can adjust the game's difficulty to make the encounter more manageable.

Sparing or killing Aelfyr will slightly influence Giata's mood, making her happier or more anxious, respectively. However, the impact on the storyline remains minimal, affecting only a few minor conversations.

By opting to attack and kill Captain Aelfyr in Avowed, you secure valuable loot that can enhance your gameplay experience. For more strategic decisions, consider whether to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart during the "Heart of Valor" side quest, which offers additional significant loot. Also, don't miss the complete list of Avowed's main and side missions to fully explore the game's rich content.