Discover Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed: A Guide

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

In the immersive world of Avowed, one of the thrilling ways to explore is by following the treasure maps scattered across the game. One such map, Captain Henqua’s Spoils, can be found right in the first area, Dawnshore. To locate this treasure map, make your way to the lighthouse located in the western part of Calviger’s Landing. Once you've entered The Living Lands, head south on the map to find this region and then proceed west.

Navigating to the top of the lighthouse involves climbing using the surrounding ledges and scaffolding. Be cautious as you move around the structure’s exterior. Reaching the summit will reward you with the Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map.

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Where To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils in Avowed

After securing the treasure map, your next step is to find the actual location of Captain Henqua’s Spoils. Descend from the lighthouse and make your way to the nearby river. Follow the water north until you come across a broken bridge, 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 until you find an opening leading to a cave. Once inside and on solid ground again, you'll discover a chest containing the unique Wind and Wave shield, which is Captain Henqua’s Spoils.

What Does the Wind and Wave Shield Do in Avowed?

Equipping the Wind and Wave shield grants you two significant buffs: a 10% increase in movement speed and a 20% resistance to Frost Accumulation. This shield, boasting Superb Quality, surpasses other shields available in Dawnshore's starting area in power. With the right materials, such as Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban, you can even upgrade it to Legendary quality, though this will require some rare resources.

And that’s how to find Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map and the unique Wind and Wave shield in Avowed.

Avowed is now available on PC and Xbox.