In the gripping *Avowed* side quest "Heart of Valor," players are faced with a heart-wrenching decision concerning Keipo and the Leviathan Heart. As the story unfolds, Chiko learns of Keipo's suicidal intentions with the heart, and Keipo's battle with the Dreamscourge comes to light. The revelation that Keipo's tale about the Leviathan was partly a fabrication to shield the truth about Umpara's death adds layers of complexity to your choices.
The pivotal decision in this quest revolves around whether to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart, which will determine the unique loot you receive. However, there is a strategic approach to dialogues that allows you to secure all available gear without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn.
Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?
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It is highly recommended not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the conclusion of the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*. By withholding the heart, you pave the way to acquire all the potential rewards without shattering Thirdborn's hope by revealing Keipo's concealed truth. To achieve this, you must first discover and read Keipo's Weathered Journal, located by activating a button on the curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart's resting place.
Before delving into the specific dialogue choices, let's explore the base rewards for each path.
Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart
By granting Keipo his final wish with the Leviathan Heart, you'll receive Umpara's Spear, a poignant memento of his fallen partner. This exceptional quality +1/3 weapon boasts the following 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 keep the Leviathan Heart from Keipo and making the correct dialogue choices with Chiko afterward will earn you the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, retaining the Leviathan Heart as a unique trinket offers a +20% Attack Damage boost at the cost of gradual health depletion. Below 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 the Stormdancer 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."
Choosing the wrong option in the third dialogue can upset Chiko, leading them to leave without granting you any of the Stormdancer pieces.
How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor
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To obtain every piece of gear at the end of the "Heart of Valor" side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the Stormdancer armor set—without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, follow these precise dialogue choices when speaking to 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."
Note that discussing Umpara's fate first will prevent you from obtaining Umpara's Spear upon refusing the Leviathan Heart. The correct order is crucial for securing all 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."
If you choose to 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 affliction and repeating the final two dialogue choices. However, this would expose Keipo's secret about Umpara to Tira Nui Hajime, impacting Thirdborn and causing you to miss out on the Leviathan Heart.
By adhering to the specific dialogue sequence outlined above, you can acquire a powerful set of armor, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain a semblance of peace in this bittersweet scenario—without having to compromise one reward for another.
Now that you know to withhold the Leviathan Heart from Keipo at the end of the "Heart of Valor" side quest in *Avowed*, you might want to explore all the achievements and how to unlock them in the game. If you're considering a new character build, learn how to respec in *Avowed* to redistribute your Ability Points effectively.
