The climactic decision in *Avowed's* Heart of Valor quest presents players with a morally complex dilemma regarding Keipo and the powerful Leviathan Heart. When Chiko discovers their uncle plans to use the artifact for suicide, and Keipo reveals his Dreamscourge affliction along with fabricated details about Umpara's death, multiple narrative paths emerge.
The Critical Choice That Shapes Heart of Valor
This quest's most significant branching point lies in whether to surrender the Leviathan Heart to Keipo - a decision that dramatically affects both the story outcome and rewards. Through strategic dialogue choices, players can actually secure all available loot.
Why You Should Refuse Keipo's Request
Our investigation confirms rejecting Keipo's request proves optimal. This preserves Thirdborn's cherished hope while enabling players to collect every reward. Achieving this requires locating Keipo's Weathered Journal near the Leviathan heart discovery site.
Below we examine the rewards for each path before detailing the precise dialogue sequence for maximum gain.
Rewards for Complying With Keipo
Surrendering the heart grants Umpara's Spear - an exceptional weapon honoring Keipo's deceased partner:
| Physical Damage | 88 |
| Stun | 84 |
Rewards for Defying Keipo
Resisting Keipo unlocks the impressive Stormdancer armor set when conversing with Chiko afterward. Players may also:
- Keep the Leviathan Heart as a trinket (+20% Attack Damage)
- Obtain the Stormdancer armor pieces
The Perfect Dialogue Sequence
To collect all rewards while preserving Thirdborn's hope:
- Confront Keipo about his plans before mentioning Umpara
- Refuse his request citing moral objections
- Finally reveal knowledge of Umpara's fate
This sequence yields:
- The Leviathan Heart trinket
- Umpara's Spear
- Complete Stormdancer armor set
Diverging from this order may forfeit certain rewards or damage Keipo's reputation.
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