Discover Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed: A Guide

In *Avowed*, one of the exciting ways to explore the game is by following treasure maps to uncover hidden items. In the initial area of Dawnshore, you have the opportunity to acquire Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map. Here's a detailed guide on how to find it and what treasures await you.

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

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To locate the treasure map, make your way to the lighthouse situated in the western part of Calviger’s Landing. Start by navigating to The Living Lands and head south on the map to find this region. Once there, proceed west to reach the lighthouse.

Carefully climb the lighthouse using the ledges and scaffolding around its exterior. Be cautious with your steps as you ascend. Upon reaching the top, you will discover 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 step is to find the actual location of the loot. Descend from the lighthouse and head towards the nearby river. Follow the river north until you come across 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 enter the river bed. Swim west to find an opening that leads to a cave. Once inside, you'll find yourself on solid ground again, where you can locate a chest containing the treasure, the unique Wind and Wave shield.

What Does the Wind and Wave Shield Do in Avowed?

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The Wind and Wave shield comes with two significant buffs. Equipping it will boost your movement speed by 10% and increase your resistance to Frost Accumulation by 20%. As a Superb Quality shield, it surpasses other similar shields available in the Dawnshore starting area. With the right materials, such as Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban, you can even upgrade it to Legendary quality, enhancing its power further.

That’s how you can find and utilize Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map in *Avowed*. Enjoy exploring and collecting your rewards!

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*