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How To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils in Avowed

by Riley Feb 28,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Avowed: Finding Captain Henqua's Spoils

Avowed's world encourages exploration, and treasure maps are a key part of that. This guide details how to acquire and utilize Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map in Dawnshore, the game's starting area.

Finding Captain Henqua's Spoils Treasure Map

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils Treasure Map in Avowed

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To obtain the map, travel to the lighthouse in the western part of Calviger’s Landing, located in the southern Living Lands region. Ascend the lighthouse using the external ledges and scaffolding. The treasure map awaits you at the summit.

Locating Captain Henqua's Spoils

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed

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Following the map's directions, head north along the river from the lighthouse until you reach a broken bridge (northeast of the Old Pargrun Wall fast travel point). Swim to the western opening in the riverbed, entering a cave. The chest containing the Wind and Wave shield is inside.

The Wind and Wave Shield's Benefits

Where to Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed Cave

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This Superb Quality shield boasts a 10% movement speed increase and 20% Frost Accumulation resistance. It's significantly more powerful than early-game alternatives and can be upgraded to Legendary quality with rare materials like Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.