Should You Kill Captain Aelfyr in Avowed? | A Path to the Garden Quest Guide

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In Avowed, during the A Path to the Garden quest, you’ll face a tough decision when you meet Captain Aelfyr at the Shatterscarp Gatehouse. You have the option to either spare her or kill her, and each choice has different outcomes. Here’s a simple guide to help you decide on what to do:

1. Kill Captain Aelfyr

• Outcome:

  • You will engage in a boss fight against Captain Aelfyr and her Steel Garrotes.

  • By defeating her, you will loot the Death Knight Gloves, a unique piece of armor with powerful stats.

  • This choice also acts as revenge, as Captain Aelfyr was involved in the burning of Fior mes Iverno during the Ancient Soil quest.

• Recommended for players who want the exclusive loot and enjoy the challenge of a boss fight.

2. Spare Captain Aelfyr

• Outcome:

  • Captain Aelfyr lets you pass through the gate without a fight, allowing you to continue the quest.

  • You’ll earn experience points but will miss out on the Death Knight Gloves immediately.

  • If you spare her, Captain Aelfyr will be infected with the Dreamscourge and later appear as an enemy in Galawain’s Tusks.

  • You’ll get a second chance to fight her and obtain the Death Knight Gloves after defeating her again.

• Recommended for players who prefer avoiding the fight and are okay with facing Captain Aelfyr later in the game.

Best Choice:

• Kill Captain Aelfyr if you want the Death Knight Gloves right away and enjoy a challenging boss fight.

• Spare Captain Aelfyr if you want to avoid a fight at the gate and are willing to fight her later for the gloves.

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