The "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed* presents players with a pivotal decision regarding Keipo and the Leviathan Heart, making it a deeply emotional and strategic moment. As the story unfolds, players learn about Keipo's condition with the Dreamscourge and the half-truths he shared about the Leviathan, which adds layers to the decision-making process. Whether you choose to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart or not, the outcome significantly impacts the rewards and the narrative path you'll follow.
Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?
It's highly recommended not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the conclusion of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest. By choosing this path, you open up opportunities to secure all possible rewards without diminishing the hope of Thirdborn by revealing Keipo's secret. To do this effectively, you must find and read Keipo's Weathered Journal, located near the curved stone structure where the Leviathan Heart was discovered.
Let's delve into the rewards you can expect from each decision before exploring the specific dialogue choices required to maximize your loot.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By granting Keipo his dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you will receive Umpara's Spear, a unique weapon that once belonged to his fallen partner. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 spear boasts impressive stats and abilities, detailed in the table below:
| 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 then speaking to Chiko with the right dialogue options will lead to you receiving the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can keep the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which provides a +20% Attack Damage boost at the cost of slowly draining your health. The components of the Stormdancer set, along with their stats and abilities, are listed below:
| **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 acquire these armor pieces, choose the following dialogue options when speaking to Chiko after the "I’m sorry my uncle is sick…" line:
- “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.”
The third option is crucial, as selecting the wrong one will upset Chiko, causing them to leave and preventing you from receiving the Stormdancer armor pieces.
How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor
To secure all available gear at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara's Spear, and the entire Stormdancer armor set—without revealing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, you must follow these specific dialogue choices in the given order when speaking to both Keipo and Chiko, after having found Keipo’s Weathered Journal earlier in the quest:
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.”
It's important to discuss Umpara's fate last, as mentioning it earlier will result in not receiving Umpara's Spear upon refusing to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart.
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.”
If you choose to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and receive Umpara's Spear, you can still obtain the Stormdancer armor set from Chiko by revealing Keipo's condition with the Dreamscourge and selecting the final two dialogue choices above. However, this will expose Keipo's secret to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn, leading to a loss of hope in the settlement and missing out on the Leviathan Heart.
By following our detailed dialogue sequence, you can secure an impressive set of armor, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain a sense of closure for all characters involved, all without sacrificing one reward for another. This approach ensures you experience the full richness of the "Heart of Valor" quest in *Avowed*.
