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, comparing the outcomes reveals a clear superior option.

Should You Accept Sapadal's Power?

For optimal godlike strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's offer during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. This grants a significantly more useful ability than rejecting the offer.

Accepting Sapadal's Offer: The Thorn of Sapadal

Accepting yields the "Thorn of Sapadal" ability: "Fires a thorn of energy that pierces multiple enemies, inflicting damage and briefly rooting them." This offers substantial advantages. It's a powerful damage source and the root effect creates valuable openings for combos, such as more effectively casting spells like Fireball.

Rejecting Sapadal's Offer: Godlike's Will

Refusal grants "Godlike's Will," providing an extra Ability Point for the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard trees. This is identical to the reward for refusing "Healing Touch" earlier. While extra Ability Points are helpful for skill development, the unique Thorn of Sapadal ability is far more beneficial.

Only players seeking a significantly increased difficulty should reject the offer. For optimal builds and gameplay enjoyment, accepting Sapadal's power is the best strategy.

To further enhance your build, explore obtaining Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. The respec option in Avowed allows for reallocation of Ability Points if needed.