One of the first major decisions in *Avowed* involves whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice drastically alters the game's outcome, leading to a bad ending, a worse one, and a surprisingly positive result. This guide details the consequences of giving Sargamis the splinter.
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What Happens If You Don't Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
Refusing Sargamis the splinter initiates a confrontation. He becomes a challenging early-game boss, summoning spirit creatures and employing swift, powerful sword attacks. He's vulnerable to freezing spells, making ice magic a valuable asset in this fight. Victory rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon restoring health upon enemy defeat and boosting fire damage.
What Happens If You Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents two main options (and a third, if you change your mind, triggering a fight). First, you can persuade him to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and granting you the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to another branching path. Standing in the designated circle results in your death and the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Leaving the circle before activation enrages Sargamis, initiating combat.
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How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed
The optimal approach involves convincing Sargamis his plan is flawed. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. (Consult our *Avowed* respec guide for attribute adjustments.) Placing the splinter in the statue before speaking with Sargamis, then activating the machine and demonstrating the plan's failure, persuades him to abandon it. The Court Augur and Arcane Scholar backgrounds may offer beneficial dialogue options. After Sargamis departs, you choose whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak to Sargamis in his quarters to complete the Dawntreader quest, earning greater experience than through combat or direct surrender of the splinter.
This concludes the analysis of whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in *Avowed*. For more help navigating Obsidian's RPG, check out our *Avowed* beginner's guide.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
