Should You Kill Ygwulf or Let Him Live in Avowed? Answered

In Avowed's opening moments, the Envoy faces a tragic assassination. Unraveling the mystery reveals Ygwulf, a Paradisan Rebel, as the culprit. The player then faces a crucial choice: mercy or vengeance. This guide explores the ramifications of killing Ygwulf.

Understanding Ygwulf's Motives

After investigating with Kai and Marius in Paradis, the Envoy discovers Ygwulf's identity. A member of the Paradisan Rebels, he views the Envoy, an imperial representative, as a prime target. The ensuing confrontation takes place in an underground hideout, requiring combat and platforming skills. Optional documents reveal Ygwulf's remorse and misguided belief in divine justification for his actions. Regardless of finding these documents, Ygwulf expresses regret during the confrontation.

Consequences of Sparing Ygwulf

Allowing Ygwulf to surrender to the Inquisitor Lödwyn proves to be the least favorable outcome. This results in a brutal and implied painful death for Ygwulf, yielding inferior rewards compared to other options. Choosing to spare Ygwulf directly provides a small reward (625 Copper Skeyt and some Adra), but his death is inevitable later in the storyline.

Why Killing Ygwulf is the Optimal Choice

Given Ygwulf's predetermined demise, attacking him offers the best outcome. This provides valuable combat experience and superior loot. Defeating Ygwulf grants currency, Adra, and the unique Blackwing armor, which significantly boosts stealth damage and movement speed while crouching.

Ygwulf's Impact on the Story (Spoiler Warning)

Despite his early appearance, Ygwulf's fate subtly influences Avowed's ending. Post-game epilogues illustrate the consequences of player choices on Eora. Even with efforts to bring peace to the Living Lands, Ygwulf's death radicalizes the Paradisan Rebellion, ensuring their continued resistance, regardless of the player's actions.