Should You Stop or Support Darle in Avowed ‘Fires in the Mine’ Quest?

In *Avowed*, the side quest 'Fires in the Mine' presents players with a pivotal decision: whether to stop or support Darle in his plan to blow up the mine. Both choices come with their own set of rewards, but when considering XP, money, loot, and narrative impact, one option stands out as the better choice.

Should You Stop or Support Darle in Avowed 'Fires in the Mine' Quest?

For the best overall rewards in your *Avowed* playthrough, stopping Darle from blowing up the mine is the optimal choice. While supporting Darle does yield a significant amount of XP, the total package of XP, money, additional loot, and narrative benefits you receive for thwarting his plan makes it the superior decision.

What You Get for Supporting Darle

If you choose to support Darle in *Avowed's* 'Fires in the Mine' and allow him to execute his explosive plan, you will receive 1026 XP upon completing the mission after speaking with Kada and Seyon. Normally, you would also receive a sum of money, but by jeopardizing their sulfur mining initiative, which is crucial for defense against the Dreamthralls, you forfeit this financial reward.

You might attempt to deceive others about the reasons behind the mine's destruction, but the outcome remains unchanged. This decision will further strain the relationship between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

Rewards for Stopping & Killing Darle

By choosing to stop Darle in *Avowed's* 'Fires in the Mine' side quest, you will first earn 212 XP for defeating him, followed by an additional 879 XP after debriefing with the mining officials, totaling 1091 XP—65 more than you would get for supporting him.

Moreover, in contrast to the lack of additional rewards for supporting Darle, Seyon and Kada will reward you with 900 coins for stopping him. Before leaving the mine, you can also loot the following items from Darle's corpse:

• Blackwood Branch (Superb Upgrade Material)
• Wild Mushroom Stew (Prepared Food)
• Beetle Pie (Prepared Food) x2

While the food items are not particularly significant, the Blackwood Branch is a valuable addition for weapon and armor upgrades, enhancing the already superior rewards of coins and higher XP.

From a narrative standpoint, maintaining the relationship between Thirdborn and the Aedyrans adds depth to the world of *Avowed*. However, from a gameplay perspective, stopping Darle's plan is the best choice overall.

Now that you know the optimal decision for the 'Fires in the Mine' quest in *Avowed*, consider exploring all 12 Treasure Map locations to find exclusive gear. If you're focused on leveling up your godlike, learn about the max level in *Avowed* to understand their full potential.