Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

The final decision in Avowed's "Heart of Valor" quest presents a difficult choice for Keipo and his precious Leviathan Heart. After Chiko discovers Keipo's uncle's suicidal intentions, and Keipo reveals his past deception concerning Umpara's death and his possession of the Dreamscourge, the consequences of your choices branch significantly. The biggest impact lies in whether you give Keipo the heart, leading to unique loot based on your decision. However, strategic dialogue choices allow you to acquire all available gear.

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Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

We recommend not giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart. This path unlocks all potential loot while preserving Thirdborn's hope by keeping Keipo's secret. This requires reading Keipo's Weathered Journal (found by pushing a button on a curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart).

We'll detail the rewards for each choice, then outline the dialogue options to obtain everything.

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Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Giving Keipo the heart earns you Umpara's Spear, a powerful Exceptional Quality +1/3 weapon:

Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Refusing the heart, followed by specific dialogue choices with Chiko, grants the Stormdancer armor set:

To receive this armor, choose these options when Chiko says, "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 incorrectly will upset Chiko, resulting in no armor.

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How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor

To obtain all gear (Leviathan Heart, Umpara's Spear, Stormdancer armor), without revealing Keipo's secret, use these dialogue options:

Talking to Keipo

1. “We need to talk. Now.”
2. “Come clean. Chiko told me you want to end your life.”
3. “We wouldn’t be having this conversation if you had the Dreamscourge.”
4. “I’m sorry. I can’t give you the heart.”
5. “I respect your choice. But I can’t be a part of it.”
6. “Listen. I…I know what happened to Umpara.”
7. “And? Why didn’t you tell the truth?”
8. “That’s why you really trapped the ruins. So no one would find out.”
9. “No. The truth would do more harm than good.”

(Note: Discussing Umpara first prevents obtaining Umpara's Spear if you refuse the heart later.)

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Talking to Chiko

1. “Don’t worry. It’s right here with me.”
2. “He wanted to take his own life with it. Chiko stepped in to prevent that.”
3. “Let me hold onto it. I’ll take it far away and keep it safe.”
4. “\[Lie\] No, that was all.”
5. “Uh…about that. He’s not just sick. It’s the Dreamscourge.”
6. “He wanted to die before he turned. He was trying to keep you safe.”
7. “There *is* one way. We just stopped him from doing it.”

Revealing Keipo's secret to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn will result in a less hopeful outcome and loss of the Leviathan Heart.

Following these steps ensures you receive all gear while maintaining a positive outcome. Now you know how to navigate this quest effectively! Check out all achievements and how to respec in *Avowed* for more helpful tips.