Darle's Fate in Avowed: Stop or Support in 'Fires in the Mine' Quest?

In *Avowed*, the side quest 'Fires in the Mine' presents players with a significant decision: whether to stop or support Darle in his plan to blow up the mine. Both choices carry their own set of rewards, but when considering XP, money, loot, and narrative impact, one option stands out as the more rewarding path.

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

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If you're aiming for the best overall rewards in your *Avowed* playthrough, stopping Darle from blowing up the mine is the superior choice. Although supporting Darle still yields a decent amount of XP, the combination of XP, money, extra loot, and the narrative benefits you receive for thwarting his plan make stopping him the better decision by a significant margin.

What You Get for Supporting Darle

By supporting Darle in *Avowed's* 'Fires in the Mine' and allowing him to execute his explosive plan, you will earn 1026 XP upon completing the mission after speaking with Kada and Seyon. Normally, you would also receive a sum of money, but by jeopardizing their sulfur mining initiative as a defense against the Dreamthralls, you forfeit this reward. Additionally, attempting to deceive others about the incident won't change the outcome, and the relationship between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn will become further strained.

Rewards for Stopping & Killing Darle

Choosing to stop Darle in *Avowed's* 'Fires in the Mine' side quest yields immediate rewards. You'll earn 212 XP for defeating Darle, followed by an additional 879 XP after debriefing with the mining officials, totaling 1091 XP—65 more than what you'd get for supporting him. Moreover, Seynon and Kada will reward you with 900 coins for stopping Darle. Before leaving the mine, you can also loot Darle's corpse for valuable items:

• Blackwood Branch (Superb Upgrade Material)
• Wild Mushroom Stew (Prepared Food)
• Beetle Pie (Prepared Food) x2

While the food items are not particularly noteworthy, the Blackwood Branch is an excellent bonus for weapon and armor upgrades, complementing the additional coins and higher XP reward. From a gameplay perspective, stopping Darle not only preserves the relationship between Thirdborn and the Aedyrans but also maximizes your rewards.

Now that you understand the best choice at the end of 'Fires in the Mine' in *Avowed*, consider exploring all 12 Treasure Map locations for exclusive gear. If you're focused on leveling up your godlike, discover the max level in *Avowed* to see how powerful they can become.