Should You Accept or Reject Sapadal’s Power in Avowed?

In Avowed, Sapadal's offer of power, similar to a previous "Voice" mission, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a direct comparison of the outcomes reveals a clear winner.

Should You Accept Sapadal's Power?

For optimal godlike strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's offer during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. The resulting ability far surpasses the alternative.

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Accepting Sapadal's Offer: The Thorn of Sapadal

Choosing to accept yields the "Thorn of Sapadal" ability: "Fires a thorn of energy that pierces multiple enemies, inflicting damage and briefly rooting them." This is advantageous for several reasons. It provides additional damage and the root effect creates opportunities for devastating combos, such as providing extra time to cast spells like Fireball.

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Rejecting Sapadal's Offer: Godlike's Will

Refusing Sapadal's power grants "Godlike's Will," providing an extra Ability Point for the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard trees. This is identical to the reward for refusing the "Healing Touch" earlier.

While an extra Ability Point is helpful for skill development, the unique and powerful Thorn of Sapadal is significantly superior. Rejecting the offer only makes sense if you deliberately seek a higher difficulty. For optimal builds and enjoyment, accepting is the preferable choice.

Now that you know to accept Sapadal's power, discover how to obtain Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. Learn how to respec in Avowed to reallocate Ability Points if needed.