In the *Avowed* side mission "Heart of Valor," the final decision regarding Keipo and the precious Leviathan Heart is a pivotal moment fraught with emotional and strategic considerations. The quest's narrative deepens as Chiko learns of their uncle's desire to use the heart to end his life, and Keipo's revelation of his Dreamscourge condition adds layers to the story. The revelation that half of Keipo's tale about the Leviathan was a fabrication to mask his partner Umpara's death further complicates the choices players must make.
Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?
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It's crucial to understand that you should not give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest. By choosing this path, you ensure the possibility of obtaining all the available loot without diminishing the hope of the Thirdborn by exposing Keipo's secret. To navigate this scenario successfully, you must locate and read Keipo’s Weathered Journal, hidden by a button on the curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart's location.
Before delving into the specific dialogue choices, let's examine the rewards associated with each decision path.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By honoring Keipo's dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you will receive Umpara’s Spear, a memento of his fallen partner, lost during their Leviathan hunt. This spear is an Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon, boasting impressive stats and abilities:
| 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
Opting to withhold the Leviathan Heart from Keipo and engaging in the correct dialogue with Chiko afterwards will grant you the Stormdancer armor set. This set includes various pieces, each with unique stats and abilities:
| **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 |
Additionally, you can retain the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which grants a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of slowly draining your health. To secure these armor pieces, select the following dialogue options when Chiko mentions "I’m sorry my uncle is sick…":
- “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; choosing incorrectly will upset Chiko, causing them to leave and forfeit the Stormdancer armor pieces.
How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor
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To acquire every piece of gear available at the end of *Avowed's* Heart of Valor side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the complete Stormdancer armor set—without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, you must carefully select the following dialogue options in this precise order when conversing with both Keipo and Chiko, after discovering Keipo’s Weathered Journal:
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 vital to discuss Umpara’s fate last, as discussing it earlier will prevent you from receiving Umpara’s Spear when you refuse 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've already given Keipo the Leviathan Heart and received Umpara’s Spear, you can still acquire the Stormdancer armor set by revealing Keipo's Dreamscourge affliction to Chiko and repeating the final two dialogue choices listed above. However, this approach requires exposing Keipo's secret about Umpara to Tira Nui Hajime, which will be shared with Thirdborn, causing the settlement to lose its most hopeful story, as Kai may mention if he's in your party, and you'll miss out on the Leviathan Heart.
By adhering strictly to our recommended dialogue sequence, you can secure a powerful armor set, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain the best possible outcome for all involved, navigating this bittersweet scenario without sacrificing any rewards.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to not give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, explore all the achievements and how to unlock them in the game. If you're interested in experimenting with new character builds, learn how to respec in *Avowed* to redistribute your Ability Points effectively.
