Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

Facing Captain Aelfyr in Avowed's "A Path to the Garden" quest presents a difficult choice: attack or spare? If Aelfyr aided in the Fior Mes Inverno burning, her gleeful participation and Giata's anger might fuel your desire for revenge. However, your decision significantly 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 grants access to valuable loot otherwise unavailable, most notably the unique Death Knight Gloves.

Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

Aelfyr's Death Knight Gloves are invaluable for defenders and elemental fighters, boasting a -10% Stamina cost reduction while blocking and a 15% Frost Damage boost. Defeating her also yields:

• 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, especially beneficial for players who haven't prioritized equipment upgrades. Additionally, you can loot the fallen Steel Garrote soldiers for further rewards.

What If You Spare Aelfyr?

Sparing Aelfyr offers no tangible rewards. The challenging battle against her and her Steel Garrote soldiers (including melee fighters and healing mages) is arguably the only "reward" for sparing her – avoiding a difficult fight. Players struggling can temporarily lower the difficulty. The impact on Giata's attitude is minimal, resulting in only slight variations in dialogue.

Having decided to attack Captain Aelfyr, consider the implications of giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart in the "Heart of Valor" side quest. For a comprehensive overview of Avowed's content, consult the complete list of main and side missions.