Keipo and the Leviathan Heart: A Crucial Choice in Avowed

In the gripping *Avowed* side quest "Heart of Valor," the final decision regarding the Leviathan Heart presents a challenging moral dilemma for Keipo and his nephew, Chiko. Keipo's plan to use the heart to end his life due to the Dreamscourge is revealed, adding layers of complexity to the situation. Uncovering that Keipo's story about the Leviathan was partly a fabrication to mask the truth about his partner Umpara's death further complicates the narrative. This quest offers multiple branching paths, each leading to different rewards based on your choices. However, there's a method to secure every available piece of gear by making strategic dialogue choices.

Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

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It is recommended that you do not give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest. By withholding the heart, you can obtain all possible loot while also preserving Thirdborn's hope by not exposing Keipo's secret. To do this effectively, you must find and read Keipo’s Weathered Journal, located near the Leviathan heart by interacting with a button on a curved stone structure.

Let's first explore the base rewards for each decision path before delving into the specific dialogue choices required to maximize your loot.

Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

By granting Keipo his dying wish and giving him the Leviathan Heart, you will receive Umpara’s Spear, a poignant memento of his fallen partner. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon boasts the following stats and abilities:

Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

If you choose not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and engage in the correct dialogue with Chiko afterward, you will be awarded the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can keep the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, offering a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of gradual health loss. Here are the details of the Stormdancer armor set:

To secure the Stormdancer armor set, when speaking to Chiko and he says, "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."

Choosing the wrong third option 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 secure all the gear available at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the entire Stormdancer armor set—without exposing Keipo’s secret to Thirdborn, follow these specific dialogue choices with both Keipo and Chiko after finding 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 crucial to discuss Umpara’s fate last to ensure you receive both Umpara’s Spear and the other rewards.

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."

By following this exact sequence of dialogue choices, you will obtain the Stormdancer armor set, Umpara’s Spear, and keep the Leviathan Heart as a trinket. This approach allows you to maximize your rewards while maintaining the delicate balance of the characters' emotions and the integrity of the story.

Now that you know the best way to navigate the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, consider exploring other aspects of the game, such as achievements or how to respec your character to optimize your gameplay experience.