Avowed: Relic Impact on Sargamis Explored

Deciding whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed is a pivotal choice with significantly different consequences. This guide outlines the various outcomes.

What Happens If You Refuse Sargamis the Splinter?

Refusal triggers a boss fight. Sargamis, aided by two spirit creatures, proves a challenging early-game opponent. He utilizes swift, wide-ranging sword attacks. However, he's vulnerable to freezing spells. 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 Sargamis the Splinter?

Agreeing to give the splinter presents two main paths (plus a third if you change your mind, resulting in combat). First, you can persuade Sargamis to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and yielding the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to further branching choices. Standing in the designated circle and letting Sargamis activate the machine results in your death and the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Leaving the circle before activation provokes Sargamis into attacking.

Completing Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis:

The optimal approach involves convincing Sargamis his plan is futile. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Placing the splinter in the statue beforehand, activating the machine, and then demonstrating the plan's failure persuades Sargamis to abandon it. Specific background choices, such as Court Augur or Arcane Scholar, may offer unique dialogue options to achieve this. After Sargamis departs, you choose whether to utilize the statue or destroy it. This path offers more experience than combat or simply handing over the splinter.

Ultimately, the choice regarding the Splinter of Eothas significantly impacts your Avowed experience. For additional assistance navigating Obsidian's RPG, consult our beginner's guide.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.