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 the Splinter of Eothas and Sargamis, with dramatically different consequences depending on your choice. This guide details the outcomes of giving Sargamis the splinter.

The Consequences of Refusing Sargamis the Splinter:

Denying Sargamis the splinter initiates a challenging encounter. He transforms into an optional boss, summoning spirit allies and employing swift, powerful attacks. He's vulnerable to frost spells, making them a strategic advantage. Victory rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with health regeneration and fire damage enhancements.

The Outcomes of Giving Sargamis the Splinter:

Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents two main paths (plus a third if you change your mind, resulting in combat as described above):

1. Persuasion and Sacrifice: Convince Sargamis to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and acquisition of the Last Light of Day mace. This also grants the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement.

2. Self-Sacrifice: Offer yourself to the statue. This leads to your character's death, but the consequences beyond that are not explicitly detailed here.

Completing Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis:

The optimal approach requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Place the splinter in the statue, activate the machine, and then speak with Sargamis after its failure. Convincing him his plan is futile leads him to abandon it, avoiding combat. Specific background choices (like Court Augur and Arcane Scholar) might influence dialogue options. After Sargamis departs, you choose whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete this portion of the Dawntreader quest, earning significant experience.

This guide covers the key choices surrounding the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed. For additional assistance with the game, refer to our Avowed beginner's guide.

Avowed is currently available on PC and Xbox.