Avowed: Ygwulf's Fate – Kill or Spare?

In Avowed's opening moments, the Envoy suffers a tragic assassination. Unraveling the mystery reveals Ygwulf, your killer, a Paradisan Rebel resisting Aedyr's rule. Confronting him presents a choice: mercy or vengeance. Should you kill Ygwulf?

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After investigating with Kai and Marius in Paradis, you'll uncover Ygwulf's identity. He's a key figure in the Paradisan Rebellion, making the Envoy—the Emperor's envoy—a prime target. Tracking him leads to a challenging underground hideout, demanding preparation with health potions and your best gear.

Within this dungeon, documents reveal Ygwulf's remorse and misguided belief in divine justification for his actions. Even without these documents, his remorse is evident during your confrontation. He's apologetic but prepared to face justice.

What Happens If You Spare Ygwulf or He Turns Himself In? Answered

Surrendering Ygwulf to Inquisitor Lödwyn is the least favorable outcome, resulting in a brutal, implied death. This yields inferior rewards compared to sparing him or killing him.

Sparing Ygwulf earns you 625 Copper Skeyt and some Adra, a modest reward. However, his death is inevitable, even with your mercy.

Here’s Why You Should Kill Ygwulf in Avowed

Given his predetermined death, attacking Ygwulf offers the best outcome. The ensuing boss fight provides valuable combat practice, and his defeat yields the superior loot: currency, Adra, and the unique Blackwing armor. Blackwing boasts a significant +30% damage boost from stealth and a 25% movement speed increase while crouching.

Does Ygwulf’s Fate Affect the Story in Avowed? SPOILER WARNING

Despite being an early encounter, Ygwulf's fate subtly influences Avowed's ending. Post-game narration highlights your decisions' impact on Eora. Regardless of your efforts to bring peace to the Living Lands, Ygwulf's death radicalizes the Paradisan Rebellion, ensuring their continued violent resistance even after the credits roll.