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

In *Avowed*, the "Fires in the Mine" side quest presents a moral dilemma: should you aid Darle in his destructive plan, or stop him? The choice, however, has significant gameplay consequences. This guide analyzes the rewards – XP, gold, loot, and narrative impact – to determine the optimal outcome.

To maximize your rewards in *Avowed*'s "Fires in the Mine," preventing Darle from destroying the mine is the superior choice.

While supporting Darle yields 1026 XP, stopping him offers a more substantial reward package.

Supporting Darle: The Consequences

Choosing to support Darle and allow the mine explosion results in 1026 XP upon mission completion. However, this action eliminates the monetary reward you'd normally receive, straining relations between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

Stopping Darle: The Rewards

Stopping Darle provides a total of 1091 XP (212 XP for the kill + 879 XP for debriefing), exceeding the reward for supporting him. Furthermore, you receive 900 gold coins from Seynon and Kada. Looting Darle's corpse yields a Blackwood Branch (a superb upgrade material), Wild Mushroom Stew, Beetle Pie (x2). The improved relationship between the Thirdborn and Aedyrans is an added narrative bonus.

In conclusion, while the narrative implications of each choice are interesting, stopping and killing Darle offers superior gameplay rewards in terms of XP, gold, and valuable loot.

Now that you know the best approach to "Fires in the Mine," consider exploring our guides on all 12 Treasure Map locations and the *Avowed* maximum level cap.