In *Avowed*, Sapadal's offer of power, reminiscent of "The Voice" mission, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a direct comparison of the outcomes reveals a clear winner.
Should You Accept or Reject Sapadal’s Power in Avowed?
For optimal godlike strength in *Avowed*, accepting Sapadal's power during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. The resulting ability far surpasses the alternative.
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The Benefits of Accepting Sapadal's Power
Accepting yields the "Thorn of Sapadal" ability: "Fires a thorn of energy that passes through multiple enemies, causing damage on impact and momentarily Rooting them in place."
This ability offers significant advantages. It's a potent damage source and the root effect creates valuable openings for combos, such as enhanced Fireball spellcasting.
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Rejecting Sapadal's Offer
Refusing Sapadal's offer 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, "Thorn of Sapadal" is considerably superior.
Rejecting Sapadal's power only makes sense for players seeking a significantly harder challenge. For optimal builds and enjoyment, accepting is the clear choice.
Now that you know to accept Sapadal's offer, learn how to obtain Hylea’s Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. To adjust your build, see how to respec in *Avowed* and reallocate Ability Points.
