Keipo and the Leviathan Heart: A Crucial Decision in Avowed

In the *Avowed* side quest "Heart of Valor," players face a critical decision regarding Keipo and the Leviathan Heart. The quest unfolds with Keipo's intentions to use the heart for a tragic purpose, which is complicated by the revelation of his Dreamscourge affliction and the half-truths about his partner Umpara's death. Your choices in this quest can lead to different outcomes, including unique loot based on whether you decide to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart.

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 allows you to secure all possible loot without diminishing the hope within the Thirdborn by revealing Keipo's secret. To make this happen, ensure you've read Keipo's Weathered Journal, which is located by pressing a button on the curved stone structure near where the Leviathan Heart is found.

Let's explore the rewards associated with each decision path before delving into the specific dialogue choices that unlock all the gear.

Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

By granting Keipo his dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you receive Umpara's Spear. This weapon, a poignant reminder of his fallen partner, boasts Exceptional Quality with 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

If you choose not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and engage in the correct dialogue with Chiko afterward, you'll be rewarded with the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can keep the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which offers a +20% Attack Damage boost at the expense of slowly draining your health. Below are the details of the Stormdancer armor pieces:

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 these armor pieces, when speaking with Chiko, select the following dialogue options after they mention "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 third option will upset Chiko, causing them to leave and denying you the Stormdancer armor set.

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—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara's Spear, and the Stormdancer armor set—without revealing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, follow these dialogue choices meticulously:

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; otherwise, you won't receive Umpara's Spear upon refusing to give Keipo 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 decide 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 choosing the last two dialogue options mentioned above. However, this comes with the consequence of exposing Keipo's secret about Umpara to Tira Nui Hajime, which negatively impacts Thirdborn and results in losing the Leviathan Heart.

By following our suggested dialogue sequence, you'll secure an impressive array of gear including the Stormdancer armor set, Umpara's Spear, and the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, all while preserving the delicate balance of hope within the quest's narrative.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to navigate the "Heart of Valor" quest optimally, consider exploring all achievements in *Avowed* and how to achieve them. If you're looking to refine your character further, learn how to respec in *Avowed* to redistribute your Ability Points effectively.