The Shattered Space DLC from Starfield Puts you in a difficult situation where you have to decide the fate of two evil brothers. Borhal and Amila square off, with things finally culminating in a duel challenge. The player, who is nearby, is tasked with being second in the duel, and is brought into a scheme by Danika, the sister of the brothers. Danica will ask the player to add tranquilizers to the brothers’ drinks, preventing any duel from happening.
Ultimately, it’s up to the player to decide what to do. You can calm down a single drink, both or neither, and get a different result each time. Since you are preparing the drinks for them, you don’t have to worry about sneaking or anything, so you are free to make the choice without being caught by anyone. Your choice will affect who survives to the end Starfield: Shattered Space DLC and how they feel about you.
How to start the Duel Quest in Starfield Shattered Space
Travel to Dazra and listen to the squabbling siblings
To start the duel search in Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC, you will need to travel to Dazra, the capital of House Va’ruun. As you explore the city, you will hear a heated argument between two brothers, Amila and Borhal, and their sister, Danica. This argument is hard to miss, as it takes place in the main court. Talk to the siblings to hear the source of their conflict, which is quite serious. Emila insulted their mother’s honor, and Burhal, inflamed with rage and grief, challenges him to a duel.
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This interaction triggers the quest, and Danika will ask for your help to resolve the situation. It is important to note that you cannot simply convince the brothers to forget the duel through dialogue. Although you can talk to Amila and Burhal, there is no real way to dissuade them from fighting, regardless of how high your speech skills are. Both are determined to fight and will follow the duel. Essentially, the main part of the search is just deciding what you need to do.
How to convince the brothers in Starfield Shattered Space
Find out what they are arguing
Although you cannot prevent the duel itself, you can gain a deeper understanding of the conflict by convincing both brothers to open up to you in the Starfield: Shattered Space DLC. This just involves talking to them and passing persuasion checks, like in every other part of the game. So, you need to make sure that your persuasion skill is high and that you collect big numbers in your persuasion checks.
By successfully convincing them, you can uncover the underlying reasons behind their findings. This provides valuable context and may influence your final decision, although it ultimately does not change the course of the quest. Basically, Amila is too proud to apologize for his mistake, and Borhal wants revenge and feels that his brother has had this coming for a while. Both brothers will not change their minds, even after they are convinced to reveal their true feelings, so you will make a choice for the duel.
Who should you calm down in Starfield Shattered Space?
Calm both brothers for the best result
After talking with both brothers in Starfield’s Shattered Space Delk, go back to Daniela. She says that your true objective as second is to prevent the duel by calming Amila and Borhal. You will be tasked with preparing their celebratory drink and given the option to appease Amila, Borhal, both, or neither. This is where your choices really affect the game, and you can see the four potential outcomes in the video below PureGameGuides Above.
The decision you make should be based on who you want to win and whether extra credits will convince you. However, the best choice is to appease both Amila and BorhalBecause the credits don’t mean much when you make it to the DLC. Appeasing both will allow you to maintain a positive relationship with Danika, and both brothers will remain alive for the rest of the DLC. You’ll get 4,000 credits for your effort, which isn’t much, though It’s not worth Danica’s anger to get 1,000 extra credits.
In the end, you just delay a duel that one of the brothers will eventually win. However, at least it is not your responsibility, and no one will blame you for your decision. The DLC has a huge plot size, so it’s easy to find other quests to do after that.
What happens if you calm down Amila?
Amila doesn’t really need your help to lose the duel Shattered Space. However, if you choose to appease him, he will announce it. Burhal doesn’t believe Amilo, and wins the duel incredibly easily. Burhal will say that he hopes his brother rests in peace and will give you 5,000 credits. Danica will reveal the initial plan, and Burhal will be shocked at Emila for lying. However, Burhal will blame Danica and blame her entirely because it was her scheme to begin with. This seems like the worst outcome because no one is happy.
What happens if you calm Borhal?
Borhal will immediately feel the effect if you calm him down Shattered Space. He will accuse Emila, but Emila will not believe him and accuse Burhal of lying. Amila will win the duel. Amila admits that he was sure he would lose. Donika will reveal that the plan was for them both to be calm, and Emila will scream. Danica will then leave in anger. Amila will admit it was a mistake but still pay you 5,000 credits for your help.
What happens if you appease both?
Once you put sedation in both drinks, you will have sedated both brothers. It will begin with Bruhall accusing Amelia of doing something to him. Then, Amila will say that he is also affected. Both of them begin to feel the effects of the sedative. You will talk to Burhal, who will ask what is going on, and Danica will explain everything. Afterwards, both brothers will agree to postpone their duel for another day, so you’ve only delayed the inevitable. Your reward will be 4,000 credits.
What happens if you don’t calm down?
If you choose not to take a calming drink, Borhal will quickly kill Emila. The fight lasts only a few seconds, and Amila will die on the floor. Danica will be angry with her, but Burhal will scold her for her outburst. Danica will leave while they are angry with her. Burhal will then thank you for your work. Your reward will be 5,000 credits, but Danica will remain angry with you for the rest of the Starfield: Shattered Space DLC.
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