In Avowed, the decision to attack or spare Captain Aelfyr during the "A Path to the Garden" quest presents a strategic dilemma. This guide analyzes the consequences of each choice.
Should You Eliminate or Pardon Captain Aelfyr?
Attacking Captain Aelfyr is the more advantageous option. This choice yields significant rewards, most notably the unique Death Knight Gloves.
Death Knight Gloves and Other Rewards for Eliminating Aelfyr
Defeating Aelfyr grants access to valuable loot:
- Death Knight Gloves: These gloves offer a 10% reduction in stamina cost while blocking and a 15% boost to frost damage, beneficial for defenders and elemental fighters.
- Garnet (Gem)
- 26 Silver Fenning coins
- Exceptional Scale Armor (+0/3)
- Exceptional Great Sword (+0/3)
- Loot from fallen Steel Garrote soldiers.
The exceptional-quality armor and weapon provide a substantial gear upgrade.
Consequences of Sparing Aelfyr
Choosing to spare Aelfyr offers no tangible rewards. The difficulty of the encounter with Aelfyr and her Steel Garrote soldiers (including melee fighters and healing mages) is arguably the implicit reward for avoiding the combat. Players struggling with the fight can temporarily lower the game's difficulty. The impact on Giatta's disposition is minimal, resulting in only minor conversational differences.
Conclusion
In Avowed, eliminating Captain Aelfyr provides superior rewards, making it the recommended choice. However, players facing a challenging fight can adjust the difficulty setting as needed. This decision impacts loot acquisition more significantly than character relationships.
