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Shelyn's Chosen
Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Shelyn's Chosen

Guide to completing the Shelyn's Chosen quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to free Valerie from Fredero Sinnet, the duel, and the rewards.

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Guide to completing the Shelyn's Chosen quest in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Learn how to free Valerie from Fredero Sinnet, the duel, and the rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Valerie in your capital square, east of the throne room entrance, and show her the letter from Fredero Sinnet.
  2. 2
    Choose one of the four dialogue options. Option #1 is the most lucrative. Options #2 and #3 also require visiting Sinnet. Option #4 ends the quest immediately.
  3. 3
    If you chose options #1, #2, or #3, travel to Oleg’s Trading Post with Valerie. Restock supplies if needed.
  4. 4
    Prepare Valerie for a duel: equip her with the best gear, potions (healing, Blur), and potentially a Wand of Acid Arrow if she has Use Magic Device. Buff her with spells like Shield of Faith, Mage Armor, and Bull's Strength. Consider casting Grease in the duel area southeast of Sinnet's starting position.
  5. 5
    Save your game and speak with Fredero Sinnet. Choose the option "I think you should talk to Valerie alone."
  6. 6
    Allow Valerie and Sinnet to duel. You act as Valerie's second.
  7. 7
    If Valerie loses, reload your save and try again to obtain Sinnet's loot.
  8. 8
    If Valerie wins, you can choose to let Sinnet go or kill him. Killing him yields significant equipment.
  9. 9
    Return to your capital and speak with Valerie to complete the quest.
Tips
  • Casting Grease in the duel area can significantly help Valerie by knocking Sinnet off balance.
  • If you lack wand usage, Alchemist's Fire and Acid Flasks can be used against Sinnet.
  • Sinnet uses Lay on Hands to heal himself and Sunder Armor to debuff Valerie; defensive buffs are crucial.
  • If you want Sinnet's loot (Full Plate +2, Heavy Shield +2, Flail +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +2, Ring of Protection +2, Belt of Giant Strength +4), you must win the duel and choose to kill him.
  • Consider completing the quest 'The Court Alchemist' while at Oleg's Trading Post.

Reward: If Valerie wins and Sinnet is killed, you receive Full Plate +2, Heavy Shield +2, Flail +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +2, Ring of Protection +2, and Belt of Giant Strength +4. If Sinnet is spared, he aids in the quest 'Judgement of the Gods'. All paths result in Valerie receiving a permanent scar and 240 Experience (for option #1) or 54 Experience (for options #2, #3, #4).

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