Avowed: Keipo's Leviathan Heart – To Give or Not to Give?

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 plans to use the heart for suicide, and Keipo reveals his past involving the Leviathan and his partner Umpara's death, the consequences of your choice branch significantly. The main story branch hinges on whether you give Keipo the heart, yielding unique loot based on your decision. However, meticulous dialogue selection allows you to acquire all available gear.

Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart?

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We recommend not giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart. This path unlocks all possible loot without sacrificing Thirdborn's hope by exposing Keipo's secret. This requires reading Keipo's Weathered Journal (found by pressing a button on a curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart).

Let's examine the rewards for each choice before detailing the optimal dialogue path.

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Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

Giving Keipo the heart earns you Umpara's Spear, a unique weapon commemorating his deceased partner. This Exceptional Quality (+1/3) weapon boasts impressive stats:

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

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

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

You also retain the Leviathan Heart as a unique trinket (+20% Attack Damage, with a health drain). 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 Loot

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To obtain all rewards (Leviathan Heart, Umpara's Spear, Stormdancer armor), without revealing Keipo's secret, follow this precise dialogue order:

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.” (Note: Discussing Umpara first prevents obtaining Umpara's Spear.)

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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.”

Revealing Keipo's secret to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn results in a less hopeful outcome and the loss of the Leviathan Heart. Following this guide ensures you get all the gear while maintaining a positive resolution.

Now you know how to navigate the "Heart of Valor" quest effectively! Check out all achievements in Avowed and learn how to respec your Ability Points.