Avowed Beginner’s Guide: Quick Tips and Tricks to make it in the Living Lands

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For even the most seasoned players accustomed to the Pillars of Eternity series, Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming title, Avowed, offers an entirely fresh adventure. Set in the Living Lands, a previously uncharted region of Eora, Avowed distinguishes itself as a first-person RPG that presents unique perspectives on combat and exploration. To help you navigate this new world more smoothly, here are some initial suggestions for your journey into Avowed.

Find Your Path and Flex Often

Instead of adhering to the class-based system seen in previous “Pillars of Eternity” games, the latest iteration emphasizes a more flexible character development system that revolves around allocating points to Attributes and Skills, incorporating a wide range of options.

Characteristics, in this context, are the basic abilities that reflect your Might, Endurance, Agility, Awareness, Wisdom, and Determination. These attributes provide statistical advantages, such as increases in your maximum health points, load capacity, and magical potency for casting spells. Additionally, these characteristics open up specific dialogue options (for instance, a high Might score could grant you the option to intimidate someone into following your commands during a quest).

Skills offer flexible usage, enabling both active and passive advantages during battles and expeditions. These benefits are usually contingent on your character’s level, and while they are categorized under Fighter, Ranger, and Wizard branches, you can invest points in any skill provided you fulfill its prerequisites.

In the game of Avowed, it’s conveniently simple to experiment with fresh strategies since you have the option to reallocate your ability points for a small cost. Utilize this fee to test diverse skills and builds, helping you discover your preferred method in combat, or even customize your build to overcome specific challenges or gear issues.

One-of-a-kind equipment items are highly prized due to their exclusive advantages that ordinary equipment lacks. Unique weapons, in particular, can be customized with an enchantment, which can be activated at your base camp using upgrade materials. Modifying the enchantment alters the special abilities of a unique weapon, often tailoring it to suit a specific combat style.

Wear the Best You’ve Got

When it comes to equipment, Avowed gives you the freedom to choose your preferred gear. Feel free to select any armor and weapons that suit you best, as different attributes such as Perception can impact the damage you inflict with various weapon categories.

Simultaneously, thicker armor provides an advantage in reducing damage received, yet it takes away from your maximum vitality and maximum mana. You can lessen this impact by investing points in skills from the Fighter and Mage skillsets. However, the game allows for flexibility, allowing you to become a mage while wearing heavy armor or a melee fighter clad in robes, based on your preferred playstyle.

In the game Avowed, the grade of equipment significantly impacts your ability to handle combat challenges. The quality of each piece of gear can vary from Common (indicated by green) to Legendary (orange). Similarly, enemies are assigned difficulty ratings on this same scale. Engaging in battles with foes whose rating is higher than that of your current gear will lead to you sustaining more damage and dealing less.

As a dedicated player, I can’t stress enough the importance of frequent visits to the Party Camp for gear enhancement. Scattered across the vast world are essential crafting materials that will help you stay competitive in combat. Since these resources may be scarce, prioritize upgrading your preferred weapons and armor to the highest quality possible. Neglecting this could put you at a disadvantage during battles.

Additionally, you’ll find better gear in stores (at a premium price) or discover them while exploring higher-level areas. However, upgrading is crucial for maintaining the relevance of unique gear items as you progress through the game.

Scour The Living Lands

Maintaining your preferred equipment up-to-date requires quite a bit of resources. A significant portion of your Paradisan Ladder and miscellaneous trinkets can be gathered by exploring the extensive regions of Avowed. Your mini-map will typically highlight these items. You’ll also discover resources in chests and hidden containers scattered throughout various corners and crevices.

Additionally, you’ll discover valuable collectibles alongside the crafting and upgrade materials. These include items such as Totem Pieces that, when put together at your Party Camp, grant ongoing advantages.

Check out our full Totem Fragment guide to find the locations of every divine Totem piece.

Home is where Party Camp is

As a fan, I can’t help but excitedly share that in designated areas marked by towering green Adra stone pillars, I can establish my very own Party Camp for an overnight rest. This rejuvenating break brings my health and essence back to their peak levels. Additionally, it grants me access to the party stash, enchantment table, gear upgrade workbench, and even DLC costumes! What a fantastic way to unwind and prepare for the next adventure!

As a player, I’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with my party members, which will provide me with valuable insights about their personalities, gather their thoughts on critical choices and plot developments, and even catch a glimpse of their views regarding one another.

With ease, you can quickly teleport to any found Adra pillar and immediately establish a Camp for your party. Should you decide to dismantle the camp, you can easily return to your previous location by fast traveling again. This handy spot is available for you to utilize whenever needed.

As a fellow adventurer stepping into the mystical world of the Living Lands, here are a few pointers to kickstart your epic quest! Dive deeper into our comprehensive Avowed walkthroughs and delve into the complete review for an even richer gaming experience!

 

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2025-02-13 21:39