Facing Captain Aelfyr in Avowed's "A Path to the Garden" quest presents a difficult choice: attack or spare? This decision, reached during a tense moment, significantly impacts your rewards.
If Aelfyr aided in the Fior Mes Inverno burning, her gleeful participation and Giata's anger might fuel your desire for revenge. But your choice also unlocks unique loot.
Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?
Attacking Captain Aelfyr is generally the better option. This grants access to valuable loot unavailable otherwise, most notably the unique Death Knight Gloves.
Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr
The Death Knight Gloves are beneficial for defenders and elemental fighters, reducing stamina cost while blocking and boosting frost damage. Killing Aelfyr also yields:
- Garnet (Gem)
- Silver Fenning coins x26
- Exceptional Scale Armor (+0/3)
- Exceptional Great Sword (+0/3)
These exceptional-quality items offer a significant gear upgrade, particularly helpful for players who haven't focused on equipment upgrades. Additionally, you can loot the fallen Steel Garrote soldiers.
What If You Spare Aelfyr?
Sparing Aelfyr provides no tangible rewards. The challenge of battling Aelfyr and her Steel Garrote soldiers (melee fighters and healing mages) is considered the implicit reward, particularly on normal difficulty. Lowering the difficulty temporarily can make this encounter more manageable if needed. The impact on Giata's disposition is minimal, resulting in only slight changes in dialogue.
Having decided to attack Captain Aelfyr, consider your next choice: giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart in the "Heart of Valor" side quest. This decision also significantly impacts your loot. For a comprehensive overview of your adventure, consult the complete list of Avowed's main and side missions.
