Avowed: Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr?

If you’re nearing the pivotal moment in Avowed during the main quest “A Path to the Garden,” you’ll face a tough decision: whether to attack or spare Captain Aelfyr. Her actions earlier in the game, particularly if she was involved in burning down Fior Mes Inverno, might make revenge seem appealing. However, your choice has significant implications—not just for the story but for your loot haul as well.

Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

At this stage, attacking Captain Aelfyr is the better option. By doing so, you’ll gain access to a unique set of rewards, including the coveted Death Knight Gloves, which are exclusive to this encounter. These gloves are particularly valuable for defenders and elemental fighters, reducing Stamina costs while Blocking by 10% and boosting Frost Damage by 15%.

Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

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In addition to the Death Knight Gloves, you’ll also find other valuable items on Aelfyr’s corpse:

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

These Exceptional Quality pieces of armor and weaponry can significantly enhance your gear, especially if you haven’t been prioritizing upgrades throughout your playthrough. Additionally, looting the corpses of the Steel Garrote soldiers nearby will yield even more loot to bolster your inventory.

What Happens If You Spare Aelfyr?

Choosing to spare Captain Aelfyr yields no rewards. This makes sense given that facing her and her Steel Garrote forces is a challenging fight, even on Normal difficulty. The aggressive melee combatants and healing mages make it a tough challenge. Letting her live essentially rewards you with the ease of skipping this difficult encounter.

If your character feels underpowered, consider temporarily lowering the game’s difficulty to make the battle more manageable. Either way, sparing Aelfyr has minimal impact on the storyline, with Giatta showing slight emotional reactions depending on your choice.

Now that you know attacking Captain Aelfyr is the optimal path, continue exploring Avowed to uncover more rewarding quests like “Heart of Valor,” where you can obtain the Leviathan Heart. For a comprehensive guide to the game’s missions, check out the full list of Avowed’s main and side quests. Happy adventuring!