In the "Heart of Valor" side quest of *Avowed*, the final decision regarding the Leviathan Heart presents a challenging dilemma for Keipo. After discovering that Keipo's uncle wants to use the heart to end his life due to the Dreamscourge, and learning that part of Keipo's story about the Leviathan was a cover-up for his partner Umpara's death, players face a critical choice that significantly impacts the quest's outcome. The decision to give or withhold the Leviathan Heart from Keipo not only shapes the narrative but also determines the rewards you can obtain.

Should You Give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed?

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It is recommended not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest. This choice allows you to secure all available loot without exposing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, thereby preserving hope within the community. To achieve this, you must first uncover and read Keipo's Weathered Journal, located by activating a button on the curved stone structure near the Leviathan Heart.

Let's explore the rewards associated with each decision path, followed by the specific dialogue choices needed to maximize your loot.

Reward for Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

By granting Keipo his dying wish and handing over the Leviathan Heart, you will receive Umpara's Spear, a unique weapon that belonged to his fallen partner. This Exceptional Quality +1/3 spear boasts the following impressive stats and abilities:

Reward for Not Giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart

If you choose not to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and engage in the correct dialogue with Chiko, you will be rewarded with the Stormdancer armor set. Additionally, you can keep the Leviathan Heart as a Unique Trinket, which grants a +20% Attack Damage boost at the cost of gradually draining your health. The Stormdancer armor set includes the following pieces, with their stats and abilities detailed below:

To obtain these armor pieces, select the following dialogue options when speaking to Chiko after he mentions "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.”

Selecting the third option is crucial; choosing incorrectly will upset Chiko, causing him to leave and forfeit the Stormdancer armor pieces.

How To Get All the Loot in Heart of Valor

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To secure every piece of gear available at the end of *Avowed's* "Heart of Valor" side quest—the Leviathan Heart, Umpara’s Spear, and the entire Stormdancer armor set—without revealing Keipo's secret to Thirdborn, follow these dialogue choices in the specified order when speaking to both Keipo and Chiko after finding Keipo’s Weathered Journal:

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.”

It's essential to discuss Umpara's fate last, as mentioning it earlier will prevent you from receiving Umpara’s Spear when you refuse to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart.

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.”

If you give Keipo the Leviathan Heart and receive Umpara’s Spear, you can still obtain the Stormdancer armor set from Chiko by revealing Keipo's Dreamscourge affliction and repeating the final two dialogue choices above. However, this exposes Keipo's secret about Umpara to Tira Nui Hajime and Thirdborn, diminishing the settlement's hope and causing you to miss out on the Leviathan Heart.

By following our exact order of dialogue choices, you'll secure a powerful armor set, a unique spear, the Leviathan Heart as a trinket, and maintain the best possible outcome in this emotionally charged situation without sacrificing one reward for another.

With the knowledge of how to handle the Leviathan Heart in the "Heart of Valor" side quest of *Avowed*, you're now equipped to maximize your rewards and navigate this complex narrative. Don't forget to check out other guides on achievements and respeccing in *Avowed* to further enhance your gaming experience.