Avowed: Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr?

In *Avowed*, reaching the pivotal moment in the main quest "A Path to the Garden" where you must decide the fate of Captain Aelfyr is a decision fraught with tension. If Captain Aelfyr was involved in the destruction of Fior Mes Inverno, her arrogance and Giata’s rage might push you towards vengeance. Importantly, your choice here can unlock exclusive loot, making this decision even more critical.

Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

When faced with the choice to spare or attack Captain Aelfyr, the optimal decision at this stage in *Avowed* is to attack her. This action grants you access to unique loot that you wouldn't otherwise obtain, including the coveted Death Knight Gloves.

Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

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In *Avowed*, the Death Knight Gloves are particularly beneficial for defenders and elemental fighters, offering a -10% Stamina cost reduction while Blocking and a 15% increase to Frost Damage. By looting Aelfyr's corpse after defeating her, you can also secure the following items to enhance your *Avowed* inventory:

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

If you haven't frequently upgraded your gear throughout your *Avowed* journey, acquiring these Exceptional Quality items offers a prime chance to bolster your equipment. Additionally, you'll find numerous Steel Garrote soldiers nearby, whose bodies you can loot for further rewards.

What If You Spare Aelfyr?

Choosing to spare Aelfyr yields no tangible rewards. On normal difficulty, engaging Captain Aelfyr and her Steel Garrote allies presents a formidable challenge, involving aggressive melee fighters and supportive healing mages. Thus, avoiding this battle might be considered a reward in itself. If your character is under-leveled, you can adjust the game's difficulty to ease the encounter.

Your decision to kill or spare Aelfyr slightly affects Giata's mood, making her happier or more anxious respectively, though the impact is minor and mostly limited to a few conversations.

Given these factors, it's advisable to attack and kill Captain Aelfyr in *Avowed* to maximize your loot. As you progress, consider whether to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart during the "Heart of Valor" side quest for additional valuable loot. Also, take a moment to review the full list of *Avowed's* main and side missions to keep track of your remaining adventures.