In the *Avowed* side mission "Heart of Valor," the final decision regarding Keipo and the Leviathan Heart is a pivotal moment that shapes the quest's outcome. The quest unfolds with Chiko discovering that their uncle, Keipo, intends to use the Leviathan Heart to end his life due to the Dreamscourge. Additionally, it's revealed that Keipo's narrative about the Leviathan was partly a cover to hide the truth about his partner Umpara's death. This leaves players with a critical choice that impacts the story and the rewards they can obtain.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By handing over the Leviathan Heart, fulfilling Keipo's final wish, you will receive Umpara's Spear. This unique weapon, a tribute to Keipo's fallen partner, boasts Exceptional Quality with the following 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
Choosing not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and making the correct dialogue choices when speaking with Chiko afterward will grant you the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can keep the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, providing a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of gradually draining your health. Here are the details of the Stormdancer armor set:
| 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 secure these armor pieces, when Chiko mentions "I’m sorry my uncle is sick…," select the following dialogue options:
- “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
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 crucial to discuss Umpara's fate last; otherwise, you won't receive Umpara's Spear after 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 give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and receive Umpara's Spear, you can still obtain the Stormdancer armor set from Chiko by revealing Keipo's Dreamscourge condition and using the final two dialogue choices above. However, this will expose Keipo's secret to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn, affecting the settlement's morale and causing you to miss out on the Leviathan Heart.
By adhering to our suggested dialogue sequence, you'll secure an impressive set of armor, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain a more positive outcome for all involved parties in this complex situation.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to navigate the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, explore further by checking out all the achievements and how to achieve them in the game. If you're considering a new character build, learn how to respec in *Avowed* to redistribute your Ability Points effectively.
