Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

The final decision in Avowed's "Heart of Valor" quest presents a difficult choice for Keipo and his precious Leviathan Heart. After Chiko discovers Keipo's uncle plans to use the heart for suicide, and Keipo reveals his past deception regarding Umpara's death and his affliction with the Dreamscourge, the consequences of your choices branch significantly. This quest's main story arc hinges on whether you give Keipo the heart, yielding unique loot based on your decision. However, strategic dialogue selection allows you to acquire all available gear.

Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Giving Keipo the heart earns you Umpara's Spear, a powerful Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon:

Physical Damage	88
Stun	84
Stamina Cost	13
Critical Hit Chance	6%
Ability #1	Deadly Mechanism: Power Attacks launch a poison dart
Ability #2	Strike the Heart: +25% Critical Hit Damage

Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Refusing Keipo and choosing the correct dialogue with Chiko yields the Stormdancer armor set:

Stormdancer Armor Piece	Quality	Damage Reduction	Additional Damage Reduction	Maximum Stamina	Maximum Essence	Ability #1	Ability #2
Stormdancer’s Scale	Exceptional (+1/3)	15%	35	-25	-35	Sheltering Gale: 5% chance to avoid ranged damage	Shock-Proofed: +30% resistance to Shock Accumulation
Stormdancer Gloves	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Item Bonus: +10% Ability Cast Speed	Thundering Blows: Power Attacks deal 5% bonus Shock Damage
Stormdancer Boots	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Item Bonus: -10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage	Static Charge : +10% Shock Damage for 10 seconds after dodging
Stormdancer Ring	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Sky-Mother’s Protection: +10% Shock Damage	N/A

To receive this armor, select these options when Chiko says, "I'm sorry my uncle is sick…": "Uh…about that. He’s not just sick. It’s the Dreamscourge.", "He wanted to die before he turned. He was trying to keep you safe.", "There *is* one way. We just stopped him from doing it."

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How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor

Avowed gameplay with the godlike getting all of the Heart of Valor quest rewards including Umpara's Spear, the Stormdancer armor set, and the Leviathan Heart

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To obtain all gear (Leviathan Heart, Umpara's Spear, and the Stormdancer set) without revealing Keipo's secret, use this dialogue order:

Talking to Keipo

"We need to talk. Now."
"Come clean. Chiko told me you want to end your life."
"We wouldn’t be having this conversation if you had the Dreamscourge."
"I’m sorry. I can’t give you the heart."
"I respect your choice. But I can’t be a part of it."
"Listen. I…I know what happened to Umpara."
"And? Why didn’t you tell the truth?"
"That’s why you really trapped the ruins. So no one would find out."
"No. The truth would do more harm than good."

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Talking to Chiko

"Don’t worry. It’s right here with me."
"He wanted to take his own life with it. Chiko stepped in to prevent that."
"Let me hold onto it. I’ll take it far away and keep it safe."
"[Lie] No, that was all."
"Uh…about that. He’s not just sick. It’s the Dreamscourge."
"He wanted to die before he turned. He was trying to keep you safe."
"There *is* one way. We just stopped him from doing it."

Following this dialogue precisely yields all rewards without negatively impacting the settlement's narrative.

Now you know how to maximize your loot in Avowed's "Heart of Valor" quest. Check out our guides on achievements and respeccing in *Avowed* for further assistance.