One of the most engaging ways players can immerse themselves in *Avowed* is by uncovering its many treasure maps, each leading to unique and powerful items. In the early stages of your journey—specifically within the Dawnshore region—you’ll come across a notable treasure map known as *Captain Henqua’s Spoils*. This guide will walk you through how to obtain and use this map to acquire a valuable shield that enhances your character’s performance.
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Where To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils Treasure Map in Avowed
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How to Obtain Captain Henqua’s Spoils Treasure Map
To find the treasure map, head to the western side of Calviger’s Landing. Once you've entered The Living Lands area, make your way to the southern portion of the map to locate this zone, then travel west until you reach the lighthouse.
Carefully ascend the lighthouse using the ledges and scaffolding found around its exterior. Be mindful of your footing as you navigate the structure. Upon reaching the top, you'll discover the *Captain Henqua’s Spoils* treasure map waiting for you.
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Locating Captain Henqua’s Spoils
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With the treasure map now in your inventory, it’s time to follow the trail to the actual reward. Descend from the lighthouse and make your way toward the nearby river. Travel north along the water’s edge until you encounter a broken bridge located just northeast of the Old Pargrun Wall and the Western Pargrun Wall Beacon fast travel point.
Head to the southern end of the bridge and drop down to the riverbed. Begin swimming westward until you spot an opening that leads into a cave system. Enter the cave and continue exploring until you reach dry land once more. Inside, you’ll find a treasure chest containing the rare and useful *Wind and Wave* shield.
What Does the Wind and Wave Shield Do in Avowed?
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The *Wind and Wave* shield offers two significant passive bonuses when equipped. It increases your movement speed by 10% and grants 20% resistance against Frost Accumulation, making it especially effective in cold environments or during encounters with frost-based enemies.
This shield is classified as Superb Quality, meaning it outperforms other shields available in the early game. With the proper materials, such as Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban, you can eventually upgrade it to Legendary quality—though doing so requires collecting some of the game’s rarer resources.
And there you have it! You now know how to find *Captain Henqua’s Spoils* treasure map and claim the powerful *Wind and Wave* shield in *Avowed*.
*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*
