"Discover Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed: A Guide"

In *Avowed*, treasure maps are a thrilling way to encourage exploration, leading players to exciting items of interest. In the initial area of Dawnshore, you can secure Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map. Here's how to embark on this treasure hunt adventure.

Where To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils Treasure Map in Avowed

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To locate the treasure map, head to the lighthouse in the western part of Calviger’s Landing. After arriving in The Living Lands, navigate to the southern part of the map to find this region, then proceed west.

Climb the lighthouse using the surrounding ledges and scaffolding, being cautious as you navigate around the structure’s exterior. Reaching the top will lead you to Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map.

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Where To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils in Avowed

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With the treasure map in hand, your next destination is the actual loot location. Descend from the lighthouse and head to the nearby river. Move northwards along the water until you reach a broken bridge, located just northeast of the Old Pargrun Wall and the Western Pargrun Wall Beacon fast travel point.

Continue to the southern end of the structure and prepare to dive into the river bed. Swim westward, seeking out an opening that leads to a cave. Once inside, on solid ground, you'll find a chest containing the unique Wind and Wave shield.

What Does the Wind and Wave Shield Do in Avowed?

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Equipping the Wind and Wave shield adds a valuable boost to your build. It provides a 10% increase in movement speed and a 20% resistance to Frost Accumulation. Its Superb Quality makes it significantly more powerful than other shields found in the Dawnshore starting area. With the right materials like Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban, you can upgrade it to Legendary quality, enhancing its capabilities even further.

This is how you can find Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map and treasure in *Avowed*.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.