In Avowed, Sapadal's offer of power, similar to a previous "Voice" mission, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a comparison of the resulting abilities reveals a clear superior option.
Should You Accept Sapadal's Power?
For optimal godlike strength in Avowed, accepting Sapadal's offer during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. The resulting ability significantly surpasses the alternative.
The Benefits of Accepting: Thorn of Sapadal
Accepting grants 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 powerful damage source and the root effect creates excellent opportunities for combos, such as providing extra time to cast spells like Fireball.
The Consequence of Refusal: Godlike's Will
Rejecting Sapadal's offer provides "Godlike's Will," granting an extra Ability Point. This is identical to the reward for refusing "Healing Touch" earlier. While extra Ability Points are useful for skill upgrades, a unique and powerful ability like Thorn of Sapadal is far more beneficial.
Choosing to refuse Sapadal's power only makes sense if you intentionally seek a higher difficulty. For optimal builds and enjoyable gameplay, accepting is the better choice.
Further Guidance:
Having accepted Sapadal's power, consider acquiring Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. To adjust your build, learn how to respec in Avowed to redistribute Ability Points.
