Embarking on the treacherous journey through the Living Lands in *Avowed* is a daunting task, but fear not—you won't be alone. With four unique Companions at your side, each boasting distinct personalities and upgradable abilities, you're well-equipped to face the challenges ahead. Here's a detailed look at every Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*.

Kai

Kai is one of the earliest Companions you'll encounter in *Avowed*. While you can meet two characters during the tutorial level, Kai is the first official Companion to join your party. You'll meet him early in the game at the port in Dawnshore near Paradis. Kai will approach you directly on the dock, and together, you'll embark on a mission to find the Ambassador and the Cleric. He remains a steadfast member of your party until you recruit three Companions, at which point you can swap him out at a Party Camp.

In *Avowed*, Kai is a formidable ex-mercenary with a softer side. In combat, he serves as a tank, capable of both sustaining and dealing significant damage. Additionally, Kai's fire abilities are invaluable for clearing obstructions like cobwebs and roots, which can unlock hidden pathways and valuable loot.

Kai's upgradable abilities include:

• Fire and Ire, Active: Kai unleashes a powerful shot from his blunderbuss, dealing high stun to a single enemy and taunting them for 10 seconds.
• Unbending Defense, Active: Kai regenerates his health and increases his damage reduction by 25%.
• Leap of Daring, Active: Kai executes a mighty leap, crashing down onto enemies, stunning and taunting all nearby foes.
• Second Win, Passive: When Kai's health reaches zero, he revives himself, restoring 50% of his maximum health.

Marius

Marius is the second Companion you'll meet in *Avowed*. He shares a history with Kai and can be found in Dawnshore. You'll encounter Marius at a bar, where you can either talk your way out of a situation or help him fight off some accosting NPCs.

As an expert hunter and tracker, Marius brings his skills to both his personality and gameplay. His Hunter Sense ability aids in locating loot and crafting materials throughout the Living Lands. In combat, Marius leverages his wild side, using a bow and arrow, daggers, and even nature itself to trap enemies in Roots.

Marius's upgradable abilities include:

• Binding Roots, Active: Marius roots an enemy in place for 8 seconds.
• Heart Seeker, Active: Marius takes aim and fires a piercing shot that always hits its target, passing through any obstacles.
• Shadow Step, Active: Marius vanishes into a cloud of smoke, reappearing near an enemy to slash them with his daggers, repeating this action up to 3 times.
• Wounding Shots, Passive: Marius's attacks cause bleed accumulation.

Giatta

Giatta is the third Companion you'll recruit in *Avowed*. You'll find her later in the main quest, in the Emerald Stair Region at the Fior settlement. As an animancer, Giatta practices a controversial form of magic within the Living Lands.

Her animancy plays a crucial role in unraveling the spiritual mysteries of the Main Quest. In combat, Giatta serves as a support, focusing on healing, shielding, and buffing allies rather than dealing direct damage. Her unique ability, Spectral Jolt, powers Essence Generators, which can open pathways and reveal hidden loot during exploration.

Giatta's upgradable abilities include:

• Purification, Active: Giatta summons a wave of energy that heals all allies by 25% of their maximum health.
• Barrier, Active: Giatta grants all allies a shield, providing temporary health for 20 seconds.
• Acceleration, Active: Giatta boosts the move speed and attack speed of all allies for 15 seconds.
• Reconstruction, Passive: Giatta's attacks heal all allies a small amount.

Yatzli

Yatzli is the fourth and final Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*. She joins your party during a main quest in the Shatterscarp region within the city of Thirdborn, though you may encounter her earlier in the world.

Like Giatta, Yatzli wields magic, but her focus is on dealing damage. Her spells are potent, capable of targeting single enemies or controlling crowds effectively. Yatzli's magic also helps clear obstacles in pathways, making her an invaluable asset for exploring the Living Lands.

Yatzli's upgradable abilities include:

• Essence Explosion, Active: Yatzli unleashes an arcane power that explodes on contact, releasing a burst of Essence and causing explosive damage.
• Minoletta’s Missile Battery, Active: Yatzli launches a volley of arcane missiles that seek out nearby enemies.
• Arduos Delay of Motion, Active: Yatzli manipulates arcane energy to slow an enemy for 10 seconds.
• Blast, Passive: Yatzli's attacks burst into a small area of effect upon connecting with an enemy.

These are all the Companions you can recruit in *Avowed*, each bringing unique skills and abilities to enhance your journey through the Living Lands.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*