Should You Free Ilora in Avowed?

In Avowed, you'll face a crucial decision: free the imprisoned Ilora or leave her fate to chance. This choice significantly impacts your journey, particularly concerning Fort Northreach and a later side quest. This guide details the consequences of each choice.

Should You Free Ilora?

While role-playing allows for diverse character choices, freeing Ilora is strongly recommended. This path simplifies Fort Northreach and unlocks a future side quest, "Escape Plan," making it considerably easier.

Freeing Ilora: The Benefits

Freeing Ilora provides significant in-game advantages. Early in Avowed, your character is relatively weak. Ilora's assistance proves invaluable in overcoming the island's challenges, including defeating Steadman Ralke, the area boss. Her aid streamlines the level significantly. Furthermore, completing "Escape Plan" later becomes much simpler if you've saved her.

How to Free Ilora

Ilora reveals the key to her cell is located in the Warden's Room. Access this room by navigating to the hallway's end, climbing crates, jumping to the adjacent platform, and entering the passage above. Break the boards on your right to descend into the Warden's Room; the key is near the door. Regardless of your decision regarding Ilora, use the key to unlock the adjacent cell and obtain the Deerskin Gloves.

Leaving Ilora: The Consequences

Choosing not to free Ilora drastically increases the difficulty of Fort Northreach and "Escape Plan." You'll also face Ilora as an enemy during your escape, further complicating matters. However, this path does allow you to loot her corpse after defeating her, providing you with some ill-gotten gains.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the choice is yours, but freeing Ilora offers significant advantages, making your Avowed experience smoother and more rewarding.

Avowed is available now.