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

In the *Avowed* side quest "Fires in the Mine," players face a pivotal decision regarding Darle's plan to blow up the mine. This choice, like many in the game, can be justified from different perspectives, but the rewards for stopping or supporting Darle vary significantly.

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

For the best overall rewards in your *Avowed* playthrough, stopping Darle from blowing up the mine is the optimal choice. While supporting him does provide a decent XP reward, the total package of XP, money, extra loot, and narrative impact is significantly better when you thwart his plan.

What You Get for Supporting Darle

Choosing to support Darle in *Avowed's* Fires in the Mine quest results in 1026 XP upon mission completion after speaking with Kada and Seyon. Normally, you would also receive money, but by allowing the mine to be destroyed, you undermine their sulfur mining efforts against the Dreamthralls, thus forfeiting that financial reward. Additionally, attempting to lie about the circumstances won't change the outcome; it will simply further strain the relationship between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

Rewards for Stopping & Killing Darle

Opting to stop Darle in the Fires in the Mine side quest yields immediate rewards. You'll earn 212 XP for defeating him, followed by an additional 879 XP after debriefing with the mining officials, totaling 1091 XP, which is 65 XP more than supporting him. Moreover, Seyon and Kada will reward you with 900 coins for stopping Darle. Before leaving the mine, you can also loot Darle's corpse to find:

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

While the food items are minor, the Blackwood Branch is a valuable upgrade material for weapons and armor, enhancing the already superior rewards. Additionally, stopping Darle preserves the relationship between the Thirdborn and the Aedyrans, which is beneficial if you value the narrative elements of *Avowed*. From a gameplay perspective, this decision clearly offers the best overall benefits.

Now that you're informed about the best choice at the end of Fires in the Mine in *Avowed*, consider exploring all 12 Treasure Map locations to secure exclusive gear. If you're focused on leveling up, learn about the max level in *Avowed* to understand the potential strength of your character.