Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

Confronting Captain Aelfyr in *Avowed*'s "A Path to the Garden" quest presents a difficult choice: attack or spare her? This decision, coming after her role in the Fior Mes Inverno burning, is especially fraught with emotion, given Giata's anger and Aelfyr's smugness. However, your choice also impacts your loot.

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Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

Attacking Captain Aelfyr is the strategically superior option. This choice unlocks access to valuable loot otherwise unavailable, most notably the unique Death Knight Gloves.

Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

The Death Knight Gloves are a boon for defenders and elemental fighters, offering a 10% Stamina cost reduction while blocking and a 15% Frost Damage boost. Beyond the gloves, you'll also acquire:

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

These exceptional-quality items provide a significant gear upgrade, particularly beneficial 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 yields no tangible rewards. The challenge of battling her and her Steel Garrote soldiers (including melee fighters and healing mages) is arguably the only reward on Normal difficulty. However, players struggling can temporarily lower the difficulty. The impact on Giata's disposition is minimal, resulting in only slight variations in dialogue.

In conclusion, attacking Captain Aelfyr in Avowed offers significant loot advantages. After this decision, consider the "Heart of Valor" side quest and its implications regarding the Leviathan Heart. For a complete overview of Avowed's quests, consult the comprehensive list of main and side missions.