Starfield: Shattered Space – Who should you calm down in a duel?

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Starfield: Shattered SpaceThe first new planet is Dazra, the capital of House Va'ruun. Although the initial arrival in almost every other city in the galaxy is less friendly than what you would expect from almost every other city in the galaxy, players will soon be able to wander the city streets and complete various side quests that they come across.




A side quest focuses on two brothers who are arguing, and after a few words it appears as if they are dueling. This quest has multiple endings depending on your actions; Here are all the possible endings and their respective rewards.

Talk to the brothers in a duel and convince them

Before the duel actually begins, you will have time to talk to Amila and then to his brother Borhal. Both conversations can be ended immediately to continue the duel. But you can also ask them some more personal questions to see what's really going on. You need to convince both brothers to open up, and that will lead to much more honest answers. It is optional to convince the brothers and hear their true feelings does not add any content to the quest beyond influencing your choice.


After listening to both brothers, Danika will be the second to tell you her true intention: to calm both brothers down so they don't duel. When preparing the ceremonial drinks, you have the choice of which brother you would like to appease, Nether, or both.

Who should you calm down in a duel?

Your decision about who you sedate with the drinks will determine the fate of the brothers and the end of the quest. The following choices and rewards for each are:

Calm down Amila

Borhal will believe that Amila is trying to trick him and will kill his brother in battle, admitting that he will regret his decisions.

Calm down Borhal

Amila will take advantage and kill Borhal, also regretting his actions of killing his brother.

Calm both of them down

Both brothers admit their feud isn't over, even though they are unable to continue the duel. Danika is confident the extra time will give them a chance to forgive each other.

Don't calm down either one or the other

Since Borhal has the natural advantage, he will kill his brother in a fair fightregrets his actions and makes Danika dissatisfied with the player who did nothing.


Which result is the best?

The brothers are both calmed down

Overall, however, there is no “good” outcome to this feud The best of the worst is calming both brothers down. It offers the lowest credits but the highest XP reward, Danika is happy and the brothers at least have a chance to reconcile. If you're more interested in credits than anything else, there's no lasting negative impact on the end of this duel. So if you choose a winner or let them fight fairly, you will get more credits even if Danika is mad at the player.

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