"Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?"

In the "Heart of Valor" side quest of *Avowed*, players face a crucial decision about the Leviathan Heart, a pivotal element in Keipo's storyline. Keipo, battling the Dreamscourge, initially seeks to use the heart to end his life, a fact uncovered after Chiko reveals his uncle's true intentions. As the quest unfolds, it's revealed that Keipo's narrative about the Leviathan was partially a cover for his partner Umpara's death. This revelation sets the stage for a significant choice that impacts the quest's outcome and the rewards players can receive.

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The quest branches into different paths depending on whether you decide to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart. Opting not to give him the heart allows you to obtain all possible loot without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, preserving hope within the community. To achieve this, you must find and read Keipo's Weathered Journal, located near the Leviathan heart by interacting with a curved stone structure.

Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

We strongly recommend not giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of *Avowed’s* “Heart of Valor” side quest. This choice opens the door to acquiring all the available loot and prevents the loss of hope for Thirdborn by keeping Keipo's secret hidden.

To secure the best outcome, you must have uncovered and read Keipo’s Weathered Journal, which is crucial for the dialogue that follows. Let's explore the rewards for each decision path and the specific dialogue choices required to maximize your loot.

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Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

By fulfilling Keipo's dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you receive Umpara’s Spear, a powerful keepsake of his fallen partner. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon boasts the following stats and abilities:

Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Choosing not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and making the correct dialogue choices with Chiko afterwards allows you to obtain the Stormdancer armor set. The set includes various pieces with unique stats and abilities, as detailed below:

Additionally, you can retain the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which grants a +20% Attack Damage boost at the cost of slowly draining your health.

To receive 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, leading them to leave and denying you the Stormdancer armor pieces.

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How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor

To obtain all available gear at the end of *Avowed’s* Heart of Valor side quest—including the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the Stormdancer armor set—without revealing Keipo’s secret to Thirdborn, follow these specific dialogue choices when speaking to 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.”

Discussing Umpara’s fate last is crucial; mentioning it earlier will prevent you from receiving Umpara’s Spear when you refuse to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart.

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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 affliction with the Dreamscourge and using the final two dialogue choices listed above. However, this will expose Keipo's secret about Umpara to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn, potentially diminishing the community's hope and causing you to miss out on the Leviathan Heart.

By following our exact sequence of dialogue choices, you secure the Stormdancer armor set, Umpara’s Spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain the delicate balance of the situation, all while keeping everyone as content as possible in this complex scenario.

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