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? This decision, reached during a tense moment in the main storyline, significantly impacts your rewards and potentially alters future interactions.

If Aelfyr aided in the burning of Fior Mes Inverno earlier, her gleeful participation in the massacre and Giata's resulting anger might fuel your desire for revenge. However, your choice also determines access to exclusive loot.

Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?

Attacking Captain Aelfyr is generally the more advantageous option. This path yields significant loot, most notably the unique Death Knight Gloves.

Death Knight Gloves & Other Rewards for Attacking Aelfyr

The Death Knight Gloves offer a substantial benefit for defenders and elemental fighters: -10% Stamina cost while Blocking and a 15% boost to Frost Damage. 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 prioritized equipment upgrades throughout their playthrough. Additionally, you can loot numerous fallen Steel Garrote soldiers for further rewards.

What If You Spare Aelfyr?

Sparing Aelfyr offers no tangible rewards. The challenge of battling Aelfyr and her Steel Garrote soldiers (including melee fighters and healing mages) is arguably the reward itself, especially on normal difficulty. Players struggling with this encounter can temporarily lower the game's difficulty. While sparing Aelfyr might slightly improve Giata's disposition, the difference is minimal.

Having decided to attack and kill Captain Aelfyr, consider your next choice: giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart in the "Heart of Valor" side quest. This decision also impacts your loot significantly. For a comprehensive overview of your choices, consult the complete list of Avowed's main and side missions.