Should You Give the Splinter of Eothas Relic to Sargamis in Avowed?

Navigating the Splinter of Eothas Choice in Avowed: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the earliest pivotal decisions in Obsidian's Avowed involves Sargamis and the Splinter of Eothas, with drastically different consequences depending on your choice. This guide explores the ramifications of giving Sargamis the splinter.

Refusing to Give the Splinter:

Denying Sargamis the splinter initiates a challenging boss fight. He summons spirit allies, utilizes swift, far-reaching sword attacks, but is vulnerable to freezing spells. Victory yields the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with health regeneration and fire damage enhancements.

Giving the Splinter: Multiple Paths

Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents further choices:

• Persuasion: Convincing Sargamis to place himself in the statue results in his death and grants you the Last Light of Day mace. This also unlocks the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Restarting after this action places you back before the statue activation.
• Self-Sacrifice: Offering yourself to the statue leads to your death.
• Changing Your Mind: Revoking your offer triggers a fight with Sargamis.

Completing Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis: The Optimal Outcome

The most rewarding approach involves convincing Sargamis his plan is futile. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Specific background choices, such as Court Augur or Arcane Scholar, may provide advantageous dialogue options. The key is to emphasize Eothas' absence, avoiding the live soul transfer option. After Sargamis abandons his plan, you choose whether to allow the statue's voice to proceed or destroy the statue. Speaking with Sargamis afterward completes the quest with greater experience rewards.

Conclusion:

The decision regarding the Splinter of Eothas significantly impacts your Avowed journey. Careful consideration of your actions and character attributes will determine the outcome. For those new to the game, consult our Avowed beginner’s guide for additional assistance.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.