Keipo's Leviathan Heart Dilemma in Avowed: To Give or Not?

In the gripping *Avowed* side mission "Heart of Valor," players face a critical decision regarding Keipo and his Leviathan Heart. The quest unravels with Chiko discovering her uncle's suicidal intentions with the heart, and Keipo's revelation of having the Dreamscourge. Additionally, it's uncovered that half of Keipo's story about the Leviathan was a lie, masking the truth about his partner Umpara's death. This creates a complex web of choices for players to navigate.

Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

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It is strongly recommended not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest. By withholding the heart, you can secure all possible loot while preserving hope for Thirdborn and avoiding the exposure of Keipo's secret. To maximize your rewards, you'll need to locate and read Keipo's Weathered Journal, which is hidden by a button on the curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart's location.

Let's explore the base rewards for each decision path, followed by the specific dialogue choices needed to obtain everything.

Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

By fulfilling Keipo's dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you'll receive Umpara's Spear, a poignant reminder 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 right dialogue choices with Chiko afterwards will earn you the Stormdancer armor set. Below are the detailed stats and abilities of each piece:

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

To secure these armor pieces, choose 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 result in Chiko leaving in anger, and you'll miss out on the Stormdancer armor set.

How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor

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To acquire the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the entire Stormdancer armor set without revealing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, follow these dialogue choices meticulously 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 essential to discuss Umpara's fate last to ensure you receive Umpara’s Spear upon refusing 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 an upset Chiko by revealing Keipo's Dreamscourge affliction and using the final two dialogue choices above. However, this will expose Keipo's secret to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn, diminishing the settlement's hope and causing you to lose the Leviathan Heart.

By following our precise dialogue sequence, you'll secure an all-powerful armor set, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain a bittersweet yet hopeful resolution for all involved.

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