One of the first major decisions in Avowed involves whether to grant Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, with each choice leading to dramatically different outcomes. Players face three potential resolutions: an unfavorable ending, a catastrophic one, and a surprisingly positive result. This guide details the consequences of handing Eothas' Splinter to Sargamis.

Consequences of Denying Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas

Dialogue with Sargamis heavily implies refusing his request will lead to disaster - and he wasn't exaggerating. Should you decline outright, he initiates combat. The game presents him as an optional boss complete with unique identifier and substantial health bar, making this one of the tougher early-game challenges.

During battle, Sargamis conjures two spectral allies that primarily target Kai while ignoring you. His sword techniques feature rapid lunges covering impressive ground instantly. Strategic use of frost magic proves effective against him.

Victory yields the Last Light of Day mace - an exclusive weapon restoring 3% health per kill while adding 10% fire damage to attacks.

Outcomes When Surrendering Eothas' Splinter

After agreeing, you confront three paths: persuade Sargamis to enter the statue (ending his life and granting you Last Light of Day), volunteer yourself (with further branching options), or backtrack - triggering combat.

Following Sargamis' instructions by remaining in the activation circle results in your death but unlocks the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading returns you to his final command.

Defying orders by exiting the circle provokes Sargamis' violent reaction.

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Peaceful Resolution to Dawntreader Quest

The optimal solution requires convincing Sargamis to abandon his plan, necessitating Intellect 4+. Our respec guide helps reallocate stats if needed. Install the Splinter preemptively before discussing with Sargamis. After mechanical failure, guide him toward recognizing Eothas' permanent absence.

Court Augur and Arcane Scholar backgrounds facilitate this path, though alternatives may exist. Avoid discussing live soul transfer when leveraging intellectual arguments.

Post-departure, choose the statue's fate before locating Sargamis in his chambers. This peaceful resolution maximizes XP rewards compared to violent alternatives.

This concludes guidance regarding the Splinter of Eothas dilemma. Newcomers may benefit from our Avowed beginner's manual.

Avowed currently available for PC and Xbox platforms.