In *Avowed*, one of the first significant decisions you'll face is whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice leads to vastly different outcomes, ranging from bad to worse, with one path being relatively positive. This guide delves into what happens when you decide to hand over the Splinter to Sargamis.
What Happens If You Don’t Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
When you choose to withhold the Splinter of Eothas from Sargamis, the conversation hints at an unfavorable outcome, and indeed, it does. Refusing outright leads to a confrontation where Sargamis becomes an optional boss with a significant health bar, making him a formidable early-game challenge.
In battle, Sargamis calls upon two spirit creatures to assist him, though they primarily focus on Kai rather than you. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, enabling him to close distances rapidly. However, he is susceptible to freezing, so consider using ice spells to gain an advantage by slowing him down.
Victory over Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that not only restores three percent of your health upon defeating an enemy but also boosts your attacks with a ten percent fire damage bonus.
What Happens If You Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
After agreeing to give the Splinter to Sargamis, you're faced with multiple paths. You can change your mind and provoke an attack from Sargamis, or proceed with two primary options. The first is persuading him to enter the statue, resulting in his death and you obtaining the Last Light of Day mace. The second involves offering yourself to the statue, which splits into further choices.
If you stand in the designated circle as instructed by Sargamis and wait for him to activate the machine, you'll die but earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading *Avowed* will revert you to the moment before entering the circle. Alternatively, if you step out of the circle when prompted to stand still, Sargamis will become enraged and attack you.
How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed
The optimal approach to resolving the Splinter of Eothas dilemma is convincing Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of at least 4. If you need to adjust your stats, refer to our *Avowed* respec guide. Place the Splinter in the statue before conversing with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then discuss the failed outcome with him. Persuade him of the plan's futility, and he'll abandon it.
For this path, selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background may be necessary, though other backgrounds might offer similar choices. Guide Sargamis to understand that Eothas is gone, but avoid the intellect option concerning live soul transfer.
Once Sargamis departs, decide whether to allow the voice to utilize the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters for a final conversation. Completing this part of the Dawntreader quest this way grants more experience than engaging in combat or handing over the Splinter.
This covers the outcomes of giving the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For those new to Obsidian's RPG, our *Avowed* beginner's guide offers essential tips to enhance your gameplay experience.
*Avowed is now available on PC and Xbox.*
