All Steel Resolve quest outcomes in Avowed

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If you’re curious about all possible outcomes for the Steel Resolve sidequest in the game ‘Avowed’, located within the Emerald Stair region, let us guide you through the journey. This quest initiates a chain of events that ultimately helps you expose a traitor hiding among the Ranger ranks. Choosing your path might be tough, but we’re here to help illuminate the way forward for you.

Explore what lies ahead in this article as we reveal the various results and benefits based on your choices regarding Ranger Dorso – will you choose to eliminate him, save him, or collaborate with him instead.

Should you kill, spare, or work with Ranger Dorso?

It seems Dorso has been covertly sabotaging the Rangers and weakening them, potentially setting up Steel Garrote to seize power over Emerald Stair. If you hold off on confrontation for now, you might uncover more about her intentions by questioning her. Here are the possible results based on your actions:

1. Confront Dorso immediately – This could lead to an immediate clash or reveal information that may help in further investigations.
2. Delve deeper into the situation before confronting Dorso – This approach might provide more context and evidence, potentially leading to a stronger case against her if you decide to take action later on.

  • Kill Ranger Dorso: You’ll get the following items from her body: 72 Copper Skeyt, Essence Potion, Lockpick, and an Exceptional Dagger. You can now report back to Ranger Acierno who will send a party to retrieve her body. You’ll receive XP and the ‘One Last Trick’ gun, a unique two-handed gun of exceptional quality with the ability to ricochet bullets.
  • Spare her and tell her to leave: Dorso will run away. Upon returning to Ranger Acierno and informing her of Dorso’s betrayal she will thank you, organize a hunting party to bring her to justice, and award you with XP and the ‘One Last Trick’ gun. Make sure you’re honest about Dorso’s motivations as if you say you agree with her, you won’t get the weapon.
  • Work with her: If you report back to Ranger Acierno, you have a few more options to choose from. These are listed below.
  • Inform Acierno that the traitor is Ranger Dorso: If you do, you’re only option will be to lie and tell her that Dorso is dead. However, if you then reveal Dorso’s motivations, the Rangers will treat you with disdain moving forward, the quest will be complete and you’ll just receive XP. If you lie a second time and say you don’t know why she betrayed them, you’ll be awarded XP and the ‘One Last Trick’ gun.
  • Tell Acierno that the traitor was Ranger Casagrada: The Rangers will believe you and Kai will disapprove. You’ll get XP and the ‘One Last Trick’ gun, detailed above.
  • Tell Acierno that there wasn’t a traitor after all: If you use the Dreamscourge as an excuse for the strange things happening, Acierno will believe you and the quest will be completed. You’ll get XP and the ‘One Last Trick’ gun.

Should you kill the Steel Garrote in Emerald Stair?

As a curious fan, I’d recommend you approach Ranger Dorso before making your decisions. You’ll uncover some crucial information if you do so. Specifically, you’ll learn that a group of Steel Garrote is hiding in a cave behind a waterfall, located opposite Dorso’s tent (as marked on the map above). To obtain this intel, converse with Dorso until he asks, “Does the Ambassador know about your scheme, does Lodwyn?“. Then, select the subsequent dialogue options.

  • ‘So, you rolled out the welcome wagon for them to save your own hide?’
  • ‘Where are the Steel Garrote now?’
  • ‘I’ve been out of contact for a while on business for the emperor. I’d like to check in’. 

There are a few things you can do with this intel once acquired:

  • Invade the cave and kill the Garrote: You’ll discover that they are a small raiding party sent to pave the way for the Steel Garrote to take control of Emerald Stair. You’ll get various weapons and treasure. Crucially, if you do this before the ‘Ancient Soil’ main quest, you’ll save Fior mes Inervo from burning.
  • Ignore the Steel Garrote presence: After ‘Ancient Soil’ you’ll return to the city and find it under attack.
  • Speak to Governor Ignasi at Fior mes Inervo: If you tell the governor that you encountered a squad of Steel Garrote he will pay 950 gold for the information (you need to have cleared the cave of enemies to get this dialogue option). If you also inform him about Ranger Dorso and choose the ‘(Rub your thumb and forefinger together.) Purely financial.’ dialogue option when asked why you’re providing the information, you’ll get an additional 550 gold.

Which is the best Steel Resolve outcome?

To maximize your treasure and XP from the Steel Resolve quest, it’s recommended that you:

1. Eliminate Ranger Dorso.
2. Be truthful with Ranger Acierno.
3. Clear out the Steel Garrote cave.
4. Return to Governor Ignasi for extra gold.

You can earn even more gold by:

– Speaking to the guard inside the Steel Garrote cave and accepting his bribe before engaging in combat (you can initiate this by attempting to lockpick the main door or sneak through the tunnel to the right of the guards and attack other members).

Our guide concludes by covering all possible outcomes for the Steel Resolve quest, including what transpires if you engage Ranger Dorso or choose to side with him. If you’re seeking additional advice and strategies for Avowed, be sure to check out our guides on top weapons, distinctive Grimoires, and unique clothing ensembles within the game.

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2025-02-27 18:47