Should You Kill Ygwulf or Let Him Live in Avowed? Answered

In Avowed's opening moments, the Envoy is tragically assassinated. Solving this murder mystery reveals the killer: Ygwulf, a Paradisan Rebel resisting Aedyr's influence. The choice: mercy or vengeance. This guide explores whether you should kill Ygwulf.

Ygwulf's Plea for Clemency

After investigating with Kai and Marius, you'll confront Ygwulf in his underground hideout. Navigating this challenging dungeon requires preparation – health potions and your best equipment are essential. Documents within the dungeon, or Ygwulf's confession, reveal his remorse. Initially believing the Gods commanded his actions, he now regrets his deed.

The Consequences of Sparing Ygwulf

Surrendering Ygwulf to Inquisitor Lödwyn is the least favorable outcome, resulting in a brutal death. While sparing him yields 625 Copper Skeyt and some Adra, it's ultimately a less rewarding choice than killing him or letting him face Lödwyn. Despite your mercy, Ygwulf's demise is inevitable later in the story.

Why Killing Ygwulf is the Best Option

Given his predetermined death, choosing to attack Ygwulf offers the most advantages. This encounter provides valuable combat practice, and defeating him yields superior loot: currency, Adra, and the unique Blackwing armor. Blackwing offers a significant +30% damage boost from stealth and a 25% movement speed increase while crouching, enhancing stealth gameplay.

Ygwulf's Lasting Impact (Spoiler Warning)

While encountered early, Ygwulf's fate subtly affects Avowed's ending. Regardless of your efforts to bring peace to the Living Lands, his death radicalizes the Paradisan Rebellion, ensuring their continued resistance even after the game's conclusion. This is depicted in the post-credits epilogue.