In *Avowed*, the decision to either attack or spare Captain Aelfyr during the mainline quest "A Path to the Garden" presents players with a significant moral and strategic choice. If Captain Aelfyr was involved in the destruction of Fior Mes Inverno, her apparent delight in the massacre and Giata's resulting anger can make the prospect of revenge quite tempting. Moreover, your choice here directly impacts whether you can acquire a unique piece of loot, making this decision even more critical.
Should You Attack or Spare Captain Aelfyr in Avowed?
When faced with the choice, attacking Captain Aelfyr is highly recommended. This action allows you to obtain valuable loot that you wouldn't otherwise have access to, including the unique 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. They provide a -10% Stamina cost while Blocking and a 15% boost to Frost Damage, making them a valuable asset in combat.
After defeating Captain Aelfyr, you can loot her corpse to obtain the following items, in addition to the Death Knight Gloves:
- Garnet (Gem)
- Silver Fenning coins x26
- Exceptional Scale Armor (+0/3)
- Exceptional Great Sword (+0/3)
If you've been neglecting gear upgrades throughout your *Avowed* playthrough, acquiring Exceptional Quality armor and weaponry provides a great opportunity to enhance your equipment. Additionally, you can also loot the bodies of the dead Steel Garrote soldiers for more resources.
What If You Spare Aelfyr?
Choosing to spare Captain Aelfyr yields no tangible rewards. On normal difficulty, engaging in battle with Aelfyr and her Steel Garrote soldiers can be quite challenging, featuring aggressive melee fighters and healing mages. Opting to avoid this conflict might be seen as a reward in itself, especially if your character is under-levelled. In such cases, you can temporarily reduce the game's difficulty to ease the battle.
Your decision to kill or spare Aelfyr will slightly affect Giata's mood—she'll be happier if you kill Aelfyr and more anxious if you spare her. However, these outcomes do not significantly alter the game beyond a few minor conversations.
Now that you understand the benefits of attacking and killing Captain Aelfyr in *Avowed*, consider your next moves. You might want to explore whether to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart during the "Heart of Valor" side quest, which offers additional valuable loot. Also, take a look at the complete list of *Avowed's* main and side missions to plan the rest of your gameplay.
