Does converting your Kuva Lich count as killing it?
Kuva Liches steal some of your resources when you complete a mission in their territory. It has been stated that killing your Kuva Lich is the only way to recover this stolen loot.
Additionally, I find it implied, if not outright stated, that you can only have 1 Kuva Lich at a time.
Both of these points have significant impacts on the subject of killing your Kuva Lich vs converting it. Namely: if you choose to convert your Kuva Lich instead of killing it, does this count as "completing" the lich? Does it let you start another one? Does it return your resources?
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Let me correct this answer: If you kill your lich you will get all stolen things back + ephemera (if your lich has one) + weapon but you won't be able to trade any of these.
And if you convert it still you will get all stolen things back + ephemera + your lich will become your ally but you will not get the weapon, but... your lich, ephemera, and weapon will be tradable.
Source: Personal experience
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What happens if you convert a KUVA Lich?
Convert: The Lich becomes the player's ally, allowing it to appear randomly in a mission after the player enters bleedout, and can be brought aboard Railjacks as defensive Crew. The player can trade a converted Lich, allowing another player a chance to earn their weapon and/or Ephemera.Can you kill a converted KUVA Lich?
Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. I even asked the support and this is the reply I got. Unfortunately, once a Kuva Lich's fate is decided, it cannot be undone. I can only suggest that you hunt or trade for another Kuva Lich.Does KUVA Lich level matter when converting?
The level you convert a Lich should not affect it once converted - Let us mod our Liches!Should I convert or vanquish Lich?
Converting means you can make them railjack crew, could trade it to another player, and have a chance at them showing up to help you in missions. Vanquishing gives you their weapon, and generally the more common option. Either option gives you their ephemera if they have one.Warframe - Converting Kuva Lichs?
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