Darle's Fate in Avowed: Stop or Support in 'Fires in the Mine' Quest?

In *Avowed*, the side quest 'Fires in the Mine' presents a moral dilemma: should you stop or support Darle in his plan to blow up the mine? Each choice yields different rewards, impacting your gameplay and the game's narrative.

Should You Stop or Support Darle in Avowed ‘Fires in the Mine’ Quest?

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For the best overall rewards in your *Avowed* playthrough, stopping Darle from blowing up the mine is the superior choice. While supporting Darle still nets you a decent amount of XP, the combination of XP, money, additional loot, and narrative progression you receive for thwarting his plan makes it the more rewarding option.

What You Get for Supporting Darle

By supporting Darle in *Avowed's* Fires in the Mine and allowing him to execute his plan, you will earn 1026 XP upon completing the mission after speaking with Kada and Seyon. Normally, you would also receive a sum of money, but by undermining their sulfur mining initiative, which is crucial for defense against the Dreamthralls, you forfeit this financial reward.

You might attempt to deceive others about the circumstances of the mine's destruction, but the outcome remains unchanged. This decision will further strain the relationship between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

Rewards for Stopping & Killing Darle

Choosing to stop Darle in *Avowed's* Fires in the Mine side quest initially grants you 212 XP for defeating him, followed by an additional 879 XP after debriefing with the mining officials, totaling 1091 XP—65 more than if you had supported him.

Moreover, in contrast to the lack of additional rewards for supporting Darle, Seynon and Kada will reward you with 900 coins for stopping him. Before leaving the mine, you can also loot Darle's corpse for:

• Blackwood Branch (Superb Upgrade Material)
• Wild Mushroom Stew (Prepared Food)
• Beetle Pie (Prepared Food) x2

While the food items are minor, the Blackwood Branch is a valuable asset for weapon and armor upgrades, enhancing the already substantial rewards of extra XP and coins.

From a narrative standpoint, maintaining a positive relationship between the Thirdborn and the Aedyrans adds depth to the game's world. However, from a gameplay perspective, stopping Darle's plan is unequivocally the best choice.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to make the optimal decision in 'Fires in the Mine', consider exploring all 12 Treasure Map locations for exclusive gear. If you're focused on leveling up your godlike, check out the max level in *Avowed* to understand the potential strength of your character.