How To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils in Avowed

Author : Sophia Mar 06,2025

Discover Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed: A Guide to Treasure Hunting

Avowed's world encourages exploration, and treasure maps are a significant part of that. This guide focuses on obtaining and utilizing Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map in Dawnshore, the game's starting area.

Locating the Treasure Map

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils Treasure Map in Avowed

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To begin your treasure hunt, travel to the lighthouse situated in the western part of Calviger’s Landing within The Living Lands. Ascend the lighthouse using the available ledges and scaffolding. The map, Captain Henqua's Spoils, awaits you at the summit.

Uncovering the Treasure

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed

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Following the map, head north along the river from the lighthouse until you reach a broken bridge, northeast of the Old Pargrun Wall and Western Pargrun Wall Beacon fast travel point. Swim to the western opening in the riverbed, entering a cave. Inside, you'll find a chest containing the Wind and Wave shield.

The Wind and Wave Shield: Benefits and Upgrades

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed Cave

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The Wind and Wave shield boasts a 10% movement speed increase and 20% Frost Accumulation resistance. Its Superb Quality makes it superior to other early-game shields. With sufficient resources (like Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban), it can be upgraded to Legendary quality.

Conclusion

This guide details the acquisition of Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map and the subsequent retrieval of the powerful Wind and Wave shield in Avowed. Happy adventuring!

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.