In *Avowed*, Sapadal's offer of power, reminiscent of "The Voice" mission, initially presents a difficult choice. However, a direct comparison of the outcomes reveals a clear winner.

Should You Accept or Reject Sapadal's Power?

For optimal godlike strength in *Avowed*, accepting Sapadal's power during the "Ancient Soil" mission is strongly recommended. The resulting ability far surpasses the alternative.

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The Benefits of Accepting Sapadal's Power

Accepting yields 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 is incredibly useful. Its damage output is significant, and the root effect creates excellent opportunities for combos, providing extra time for spells like Fireball.

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Rejecting Sapadal's Offer

Refusal grants "Godlike's Will," providing an extra Ability Point for the Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard trees. This is identical to the reward for refusing "Healing Touch" earlier. While extra Ability Points are helpful, "Thorn of Sapadal" is far superior.

Rejecting Sapadal's offer is only advisable for players seeking a significantly increased challenge. For optimal builds and enjoyment, accepting is the clear choice.

Now that you know to accept Sapadal's offer, learn how to obtain Hylea's Talon for weapon and armor upgrades. To adjust your build, see how to respec in *Avowed* and reallocate Ability Points.