Sapadal’s Power in Avowed: To Accept or Reject?

In the "Ancient Soil" campaign mission of Avowed, the choice to accept or reject Sapadal's offer of power is presented as a pivotal decision. However, once you delve into the outcomes of each option, the decision becomes much clearer, with one choice standing out as significantly more beneficial.

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

For those aiming to maximize their godlike's strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's offer of power is the recommended course of action. The ability you gain from accepting far surpasses the one offered if you refuse.

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The Ability You Get for Accepting

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Upon accepting Sapadal's offer, you unlock the "Thorn of Sapadal" ability. This powerful skill allows you to "Fire a thorn of energy that passes through multiple enemies, causing damage on impact and momentarily Rooting them in place." The Thorn of Sapadal not only enhances your damage output but also synergizes well with other combat strategies, such as setting up devastating combos with spells like Fireball.

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If You Reject Sapadal’s Offer of Power in Avowed

Choosing to reject Sapadal's offer results in gaining "Godlike’s Will," which provides an additional Ability Point to allocate within the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard Ability Trees. This is the same reward you receive for declining Sapadal’s earlier "Healing Touch" offer.

While an extra Ability Point is useful for enhancing your skillset, it pales in comparison to the unique and powerful Thorn of Sapadal ability. The only scenario where rejecting the offer might be appealing is if you're looking to increase the game's difficulty for a more challenging experience.

Ultimately, if your goal is to create the most effective godlike build and enjoy the game to its fullest, accepting Sapadal's offer of power is the superior choice.

Now that you understand the benefits of accepting Sapadal's offer, consider enhancing your gear further by finding Hylea’s Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. If you need to adjust your build, learn how to respec in Avowed to reallocate your Ability Points into new abilities.