In Avowed, Sapadal's offer of power, similar to a previous "Voice" encounter, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a comparison of the resulting abilities reveals a clear superior option.
Should You Accept Sapadal's Power?
For optimal godlike strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's offer during the "Ancient Soil" mission is highly recommended. The resulting ability significantly surpasses the alternative.
The Benefits of Accepting:
Accepting grants the "Thorn of Sapadal" ability: "Fires a thorn of energy that passes through multiple enemies, causing damage on impact and momentarily Rooting them in place." This is advantageous for both damage output and tactical combat, providing crucial time for spellcasting or other actions.
Rejecting Sapadal's Offer:
Refusing Sapadal's power yields "Godlike's Will," granting an additional Ability Point for the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard trees. This is identical to the reward for refusing "Healing Touch" earlier. While extra Ability Points are helpful, the unique and powerful Thorn of Sapadal is far more beneficial.
Only players seeking maximum difficulty should reject the offer. For optimal builds and enjoyable gameplay, accepting Sapadal's power is the superior choice.
Further Enhancements: After accepting Sapadal's power, explore obtaining Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. The ability to respec in Avowed allows for flexible Ability Point reallocation if needed.
