In the gripping "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, the final decision regarding Keipo and his precious Leviathan Heart presents players with a challenging moral dilemma. The quest unfolds with revelations that add layers to the narrative, particularly when Chiko discovers their uncle's intention to use the heart for a grim purpose. Keipo, battling the Dreamscourge, had been concealing the truth about his partner Umpara's death, which he had woven into his Leviathan story. This side mission in *Avowed* branches significantly based on whether you choose to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart, with unique loot outcomes depending on your decision. However, with the right dialogue choices, it's possible to acquire all available gear without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn.
Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?
Before delving into the specific dialogue choices, let's explore the base rewards tied to each decision path.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By fulfilling Keipo's dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you'll receive Umpara's Spear, a powerful memento of his fallen partner. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon boasts impressive stats:
| 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
Choosing not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and making the correct dialogue choices with Chiko afterward will earn you the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can retain the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, offering a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of slowly draining your health. The Stormdancer set includes:
| 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 obtain the Stormdancer armor pieces, select the following dialogue options when Chiko expresses sorrow about their uncle's sickness:
- “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.”
Selecting the third option is crucial, as the wrong choice will upset Chiko, causing them to leave without giving you any of the Stormdancer armor pieces.
How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor
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.”
Discussing Umpara's fate last ensures you receive both Umpara's Spear and the Stormdancer armor set.
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.”
By adhering to this exact sequence of dialogue choices, you'll amass a formidable set of armor, a unique spear, and the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, all while maintaining the delicate balance of secrecy and hope within the narrative.
Now that you know how to navigate the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, explore all the achievements and how to unlock them in the game. If you're looking to create a new character, learn how to respec in *Avowed* to optimize your Ability Points.
