How To Find Captain Henqua’s Spoils in Avowed

In *Avowed*, one of the exciting ways to encourage exploration is through treasure maps that lead to intriguing items. In the first area, Dawnshore, you can acquire Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map. Here's a detailed guide on how to obtain it and the treasure it leads to.

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

To locate the treasure map, players need to head to the lighthouse located in the western part of Calviger's Landing. After arriving in The Living Lands, make your way to the southern part of the map to reach this region, and then proceed westward. Climb the lighthouse using the surrounding ledges and scaffolding, carefully navigating around the structure's exterior. Once at the top, you'll find Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map waiting for you.

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Where To Find Captain Henqua's Spoils in Avowed

With the treasure map in hand, your next step is to find the actual loot. Descend from the lighthouse and head to the nearby river. Begin your journey northwards along the water until you encounter 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 bridge and descend into the river bed. Swim westward to find an opening that leads to a cave. Once inside, navigate to solid ground where you'll discover a chest containing the unique Wind and Wave shield.

What Does the Wind and Wave Shield Do in Avowed?

The Wind and Wave shield offers significant advantages to your character. Equipping it grants a 10% boost to movement speed and a 20% resistance to Frost Accumulation. With its Superb Quality, this shield outperforms other similar shields available in Dawnshore. Additionally, with the right materials such as Glasswood Branches and Adra Ban, you can upgrade it to Legendary quality, enhancing its power even further.

And that's how you find Captain Henqua's Spoils treasure map and the treasure itself in *Avowed*.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*