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

In Avowed's "Fires in the Mine" side quest, the decision to support or stop Darle significantly impacts rewards. This guide analyzes the best choice based on XP, gold, loot, and narrative consequences.

Supporting Darle: Yields 1026 XP. However, you forfeit any gold reward and further strain relations between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn. Lying about your actions doesn't alter this outcome.

Stopping Darle: This is the superior choice. You receive 1091 XP (212 XP for the kill + 879 XP for debriefing), 900 gold coins from Seynon and Kada, and loot from Darle's corpse: a Blackwood Branch (a superb upgrade material), Wild Mushroom Stew, and two Beetle Pies. The food items are minor, but the Blackwood Branch is a valuable addition. Furthermore, this choice maintains a positive relationship between the Aedyrans and Thirdborn.

In conclusion, while supporting Darle offers a decent XP reward, stopping and killing him provides significantly more overall value in terms of XP, gold, loot, and narrative consequences. Choosing to stop Darle is the optimal strategy for maximizing your rewards in "Fires in the Mine."