One of the first major decisions in *Avowed* centers around whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice dramatically alters the game's outcome, leading to a bad ending, a worse one, and a surprisingly positive resolution. 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 an optional boss fight, a challenging early-game encounter. He summons spirit creatures and utilizes swift, powerful sword attacks. However, he's vulnerable to freezing spells, making ice magic a strategic advantage. Defeating him 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 paths (plus 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 earning you the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to further branching choices. Standing in the designated circle results in your death and the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement (though reloading restarts you before the sacrifice). Leaving the circle before Sargamis activates the machine provokes an attack.
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 if needed). Placing the splinter in the statue beforehand, activating the machine, and then demonstrating the plan's failure persuades Sargamis to abandon it. The Court Augur and Arcane Scholar backgrounds may offer beneficial dialogue options. Subsequently, you can choose to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speaking with Sargamis completes the Dawntreader quest, yielding greater experience than combat or simply handing over the splinter.
This concludes the analysis of whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed. For additional assistance with Obsidian's RPG, consult our Avowed beginner's guide.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
